Description
This easy Chicken Fajitas recipe brings vibrant Mexican flavors to your table in just 25 minutes. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of smoked paprika, ground coriander, cumin, garlic, lime juice, and a hint of Tabasco, then quickly grilled to perfection. Served with warm tortillas, fresh mixed salad, and a side of fresh salsa, this dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- Pinch of ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 4–5 drops Tabasco sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
To Serve
- 8 medium tortillas
- Mixed salad, enough for 4 servings
- 230g fresh salsa
Instructions
- Preheat and Warm Tortillas: Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas Mark 6. Wrap the 8 medium tortillas in foil and place them in the oven to warm while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine 1 heaped tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, a pinch of ground cumin, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 4 tablespoons olive oil, juice of 1 lime, 4-5 drops of Tabasco, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well to form a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate Chicken and Vegetables: Add the finely sliced chicken breasts, red onion, red pepper, and red chilli (if using) into the marinade. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the spices and oil.
- Heat the Griddle Pan: Place a griddle pan over high heat and allow it to become smoking hot, which helps achieve a nice charred effect on the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken and Vegetables: Add the marinated chicken and vegetables to the hot griddle pan. Keep stirring with tongs over high heat for about 5 minutes, ensuring the mixture is cooked evenly and develops a desirable char. If your pan is small, cook in two batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Check Chicken Doneness: To ensure the chicken is fully cooked, find the thickest piece, tear it in half, and check that it is no longer pink inside. Continue cooking if needed until done.
- Serve: Remove warmed tortillas from the oven. Serve the cooked chicken and vegetables with the warm tortillas, mixed salad, and 230g fresh salsa on the side for a complete fajita experience.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of red chili or Tabasco according to taste.
- If you don’t have a griddle pan, a regular frying pan can be used but may not provide the same charred effect.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas.
- Marinate the chicken for longer (up to 2 hours) to deepen the flavors if time allows.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Chicken fajitas, easy fajitas, Mexican chicken recipe, grilled chicken fajitas, quick dinner, healthy fajita recipe
