Good Food's easy chicken fajitas recipe is a simple, nutritious, and vibrant midweek meal that can be on the table in just 25 minutes. This crowd-pleasing dish remains a classic household favourite across Wales and the UK.
Quick and Nutritious Weeknight Meal
When prepared according to the instructions, this recipe serves four and can be prepped in as little as 15 minutes, with a cooking time of just 10 minutes, reports the Express. Sharing it online, Good Food stated: "Need a simple, vibrant midweek meal the family will love? Put together these easy chicken fajitas and people can create their own masterpieces at the table."
Ingredients
- Two chicken breasts, finely sliced
- One red onion, finely sliced
- One red pepper, sliced
- One red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
For the Marinade
- One tbsp smoked paprika
- One tbsp ground coriander
- One tsp ground cumin
- Two garlic cloves, crushed
- Four tbsp olive oil
- One lime, juiced
- Tabasco sauce
Method
Preheat the oven to 200C (180C for fan ovens) or gas mark six, then wrap eight medium tortillas in aluminium foil. In a mixing bowl, combine a heaped tablespoon of smoked paprika, a tablespoon of ground coriander, a pinch of ground cumin, two crushed garlic cloves, four tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of one lime, and four to five drops of Tabasco. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Add two chicken breasts, one red onion, one red bell pepper, and one thinly sliced red chilli (optional) to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated in the marinade. Place a griddle pan over a high heat until it begins to smoke, then transfer the marinated chicken and vegetables into the pan.
Cook on a high heat for approximately five minutes, turning regularly with tongs to achieve a well-charred, slightly blackened finish. Should your griddle pan be too small, cook in batches. To ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked, break open the thickest piece — there should be no traces of raw or pink meat inside. Continue cooking if required.
Warm the wrapped tortillas in the oven and serve alongside the cooked chicken mixture and mixed salad leaves, adding salsa and guacamole if desired.
