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Crispy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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A quick and easy 30-minute dinner featuring crispy, flavorful chicken and roasted peppers cooked together on one sheet pan for minimal fuss and maximum taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Flour or corn tortillas, warmed for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice the chicken breasts thinly, about 1/4 inch thick, against the grain and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips similar in size to the chicken and add to the bowl.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and veggies and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Add smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss again until well coated.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly in a single layer on a prepared sheet pan.
  7. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken and stirring the veggies halfway through at 10 minutes.
  8. Check for doneness; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F and have crispy edges, vegetables tender with caramelized spots.
  9. Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture. Toss gently to combine.
  10. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve immediately with warmed tortillas. Optionally add sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming; flip ingredients halfway through cooking for even crispness. For extra crisp, broil 2-3 minutes at the end watching carefully. Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option. Preheating the pan slightly before adding ingredients can improve crispness but is optional.

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