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September 16, 2025
Homemade Chicken Fajitas
Homemade chicken fajitas prove that making homemade fajita seasoning is much easier than you might think, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry for convenient preparation. This approach eliminates store-bought packets while providing superior flavor control through fresh spice combinations. The pantry ingredient approach makes these accessible anytime while the homemade seasoning creates more authentic, customizable results than commercial alternatives.
Making homemade fajita seasoning is a lot easier than you might think, and you probably already have the ingredients in your spice cabinet. Simply combine a mixture of chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and voila, you’re ready to make fajitas. Brighten up this dish with a mixture of red, orange, yellow, and green peppers. Top with your favorite garnishes. We use sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 fajitas
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
4 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
Directions
Whisk chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder for fajita seasoning together in a small bowl.
Trim chicken of any excess fat and place in a large, lidded bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with about 3/4 of the fajita seasoning. Toss, adding more oil if necessary, until coated. Poke chicken with a knife to allow penetration of seasoning and oil. Place the lid on the bowl and shake until chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, shaking every couple of hours, for 4 to 6 hours.
Remove the marinating bowl from the refrigerator and let sit on the counter until chicken is room temperature, about 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make 2 stacks of 4 tortillas, and wrap each one in aluminum foil.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onion. Stir in remaining fajita seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
While vegetables are cooking, place tortillas in the oven to warm. At the same time, grill chicken, turning halfway through, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
To assemble fajitas, fill warmed tortillas with chicken, peppers, and onions.
Recipe Tip
You can use a cast iron grill pan to cook the chicken if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 560 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 44g | Carbs |
| 42g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 560 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium 1099mg | 48% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 42g | 85% |
| Vitamin C 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium 131mg | 10% |
| Iron 5mg | 26% |
| Potassium 671mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
