The Best Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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This easy chicken fajitas recipe is far simpler than most (only SIX ingredients!) and packs a mouthful of flavor. It’s the most authentic chicken fajita marinade recipe around and results in tender, juicy fajitas every time.

Easy chicken fajitas on plate with flour tortilla, cilantro garnish, bell peppers and onions

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Best Chicken Fajita Recipe

Put away your Instant Pot or slow cooker. This recipe is the real deal…juicy chicken breasts cooked on a hot grill or skillet. There are no shortcuts, but the good news is, you don’t need shortcuts with this authentic recipe!

You’ll only need a handful of ingredients (six to be exact), and you can leave the chicken in the marinade overnight. Your chicken fajitas will be ready to go at a moment’s notice when you fire up the stove or pit!

To cook along with me, you can watch my YouTube video on how to cook chicken fajitas.

Authentic chicken fajita recipe served on plate with cilantrol garnish and flour tortilla

Recipe Notes

  • Use thinly sliced chicken breasts (preferably) or chicken tenders
  • Leave chicken in marinade overnight or at least 5-7 hours
  • Use either a grill or large skillet (cast-iron recommended) for best results
  • Make sure chicken reaches 165°F internal temp before serving. (I use this food thermometer to know for sure.)
  • Freeze your cooked chicken fajitas for an easy weeknight meal
  • Add pico de gallo, guacamole (avocado), cheese, sour cream, red peppers, yellow peppers, green bell peppers and onion, as desired
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice on cooked chicken fajitas for extra tangy flavor 
  • Serve with flour tortillas or corn tortillas
Chicken breasts cooking on a gas grill
Chicken fajitas cooking on the grill

Serving Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas tacos served with Spanish rice and charro beans

In Texas, our preferred method of eating chicken fajitas is wrapped in a flour tortilla with guacamole and other garnishes like cilantro, colorful peppers, onion, cheese, pico de gallo and/or sour cream.

Of course, the final topping is usually a dab (or five) of spicy salsa. Squeeze a little lime wedge over your flame-licked chicken and mmmmm-mmmm!

We typically have charro beans (my favorite) or refried beans on the side as well as authentic Spanish rice. A margarita or Mexican beer doesn’t hurt if that strikes your fancy, too.

For dessert, try my pumpkin empanada recipe or Mexican flan recipe

What to try next: Authentic Red Enchiladas Recipe

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Authentic chicken fajita recipe
Grilled chicken fajitas on plate with tortilla and cilantro

Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Author: firstdayofhome.com
Make this easy chicken fajita recipe the whole family will love.
The six-ingredient marinade takes less than 10 minutes to make and will leave your chicken fajitas tender and flavorful.
For best results, let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator overnight or 5-7 hours.
For a full meal, serve with Mexican charro beans, Spanish rice, pice de gallo, guacamole and flour tortillas.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 274 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (can substitute canola oil)
  • 4 lemons
  • 1 clove garlic (minced (or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder))
  • 4 teaspoons onion flakes (dried onion)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Pour oil into bowl and add juice of four lemons.
  • Add onion flakes, garlic, salt and black pepper.
  • Optional: add thyme
  • Pour marinade over chicken breasts in a dish and refrigerate overnight or 5-7 hours.
  • Pre-heat grill (about 375°F) or large skillet at medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5-6 minutes on one side. Then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until the internal temp reaches about 165°F.
  • Optional: Cut green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, sweet red peppers and onion to grill and serve with chicken.
  • Cut and serve chicken fajitas with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, lime wedges, cheese or other condiments of your choosing.

Notes

After cooking, you can freeze individual chicken fajita breasts to enjoy for a weeknight meal.
Use the cooked chicken fajitas for other meals, including grilled chicken salad, quesadillas or enchiladas.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 537mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 58IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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13 Comments

    1. Oh, I hope you do try it! It’s one of our family favorites around here. I must make this at least twice a month if not more often. The best part is preparing it before bedtime and having it all ready to go the next day. You’ll thank yourself. Enjoy it!

    1. Oh, this is almost a weekly dish in our family. I do hope you’ll try it! It freezes well after you cook it, and you can always cook the chicken indoors in a cast-iron skillet or regular frying pan. Enjoy, my friend!

  1. I love this recipe Crissy! You show just how easy it is to make with your wonderful video. We love Mexican food, and this looks very authentic! I’ll be making it real soon! Thanks for sharing!

    1. Rebecca, you’re the sweetest! Thanks for watching my video. I love that you can make a big batch of these and feed your family throughout the week. We usually make quesadillas with the meat the next day to mix it up. I hope you and your family enjoy it!