Description
Transform tender chicken and crisp-tender veggies into a vibrant, one-pan fajita masterpiece. This smoky, zesty recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup, perfect for weeknight dinners. The roasted aromas will fill your kitchen, and everyone will love the colorful, customizable result.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional)
1 large red or yellow onion, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided: 2 for chicken/veggies, 1 for marinade)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
Toss chicken in 2 tablespoons olive oil, then add marinade to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate while chopping vegetables.
Combine bell peppers, onion, and remaining marinade in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
Place chicken and marinated veggies in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-22 minutes, until chicken is golden browned and veggies are tender-crisp.
Remove from oven and toss everything with chopped cilantro (if using) and additional lime juice to taste.
Notes
For extra moisture, lightly brush chicken with remaining olive oil before roasting.
Marinate chicken for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the fridge.
Customize with corn, avocado, or shredded kale.
Can be made with tofu or beef for variations.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg