Best 8 Chicken Fajitas For Two Recipes

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Chicken fajitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This dish is made with strips of chicken that are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then grilled or cooked in a hot pan. The chicken is then served with a variety of toppings, such as sautéed vegetables, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, in a warm tortilla. Chicken fajitas are a perfect meal for a romantic dinner for two, a casual get-together with friends, or even a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN FAJITAS FOR TWO



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My family loves fajitas and asks for them at least once a week. This quick and easy version gets as close to the version our local taqueria serves.-Tanya Cook, West Salem, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons marinade for chicken
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), cut into strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
4 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped lettuce and tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine the seasonings; set aside 1 tablespoon. Add 2 tablespoons oil, marinade for chicken, juices and Liquid Smoke if desired to remaining mixture; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and reserved seasonings in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Spoon chicken and vegetables onto tortillas; fold in sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN FAJITAS FOR TWO



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This is the best fajita recipe I've ever tried. It sounds complicated, but it really isn't. The servings are hearty, but this dish is so good that my husband and I never have a problem finishing it! -Kathleen Smith, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup lime juice plus 1/2 teaspoon lime juice, divided
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1 medium onion, julienned
1/2 small sweet red or green pepper, julienned
4 fat-free tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream and chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Arrange chicken in a shallow dish. Combine 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons canola oil, garlic, salt, chili powder, cayenne, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. On a greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes on each side., In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon lime juice and remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce., Cut chicken into thin slices; add to vegetables. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, salsa, sour cream and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN FAJITAS FOR TWO



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Air fry your chicken fajitas for a quick and tasty south-of-the-border meal. The vegetables and chicken can cook at the same time, in only 10 minutes! Customize your fajitas with the toppings you love, such as: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, sliced tomatoes, or tomato salsa. Serve alone as a light lunch, or with Spanish rice and refried beans for a more substantial meal.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ancho chile powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ pound chicken breast tenderloins
½ medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
½ medium onion, sliced into rings
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ lime
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Combine cumin, smoked paprika, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Slice tenderloins lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips.
  • Combine bell pepper strips and onion slices in a large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sprinkle 1/2 of the seasoning mixture over the vegetables. Toss until evenly coated. Place vegetables in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
  • Combine tenderloin strips and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture on the chicken strips and toss to coat evenly. Place chicken strips on top of the vegetables in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over all the ingredients. Serve on flour tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 532.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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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

Provided by Member recipe by Steven Morris

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large chicken breasts, finely sliced
1 red onion, finely sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp ground coriander
pinch of ground cumin
2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
4 tbsp olive oil
1 lime, juiced
4-5 drops Tabasco
6 medium tortillas
bag mixed salad
230g tub fresh salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and wrap 6 medium tortillas in foil.
  • Mix 1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp ground coriander, a pinch of ground cumin, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 4 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lime and 4-5 drops Tabasco together in a bowl with a big pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Stir 2 finely sliced chicken breasts, 1 finely sliced red onion, 1 sliced red pepper and 1 finely sliced red chilli, if using, into the marinade.
  • Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot and add the chicken and marinade to the pan.
  • Keep everything moving over a high heat for about 5 mins using tongs until you get a nice charred effect. If your griddle pan is small you may need to do this in two batches.
  • To check the chicken is cooked, find the thickest part and tear in half - if any part is still raw cook until done.
  • Put the tortillas in the oven to heat up and serve with the cooked chicken, a bag of mixed salad and one 230g tub of fresh salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 2.48 milligram of sodium

FAJITAS FOR TWO



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A beefy Mexican dinner for two is just 6 ingredients and 20 minutes away.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin steak (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 teaspoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag), thawed, well drained
4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from 8.2-oz package), heated
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. Brush both sides of steak with oil; rub with 2 teaspoons of the taco seasoning mix. Sprinkle vegetables with remaining taco seasoning mix.
  • When grill is heated, place steak and vegetables on bottom grill surface. Close grill; cook 4 to 8 minutes or until desired beef doneness.
  • Slice steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Wrap steak and vegetables in warm tortillas; top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1430 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

HOMEMADE CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Making homemade fajita seasoning is a lot easier than you might think, and you probably already have the ingredients in your spice cabinet. Simply combine a mixture of chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and voila, you're ready to make fajitas. Brighten up this dish with a mixture of red, orange, yellow, and green peppers. Top with your favorite garnishes. We use sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Provided by Mark A. Sheeler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
4 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Whisk chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder for fajita seasoning together in a small bowl.
  • Trim chicken of any excess fat and place in a large, lidded bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with about 3/4 of the fajita seasoning. Toss, adding more oil if necessary, until coated. Poke chicken with a knife to allow penetration of seasoning and oil. Place the lid on the bowl and shake until chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, shaking every couple of hours, for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Remove the marinating bowl from the refrigerator and let sit on the counter until chicken is room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make 2 stacks of 4 tortillas, and wrap each one in aluminum foil.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onion. Stir in remaining fajita seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • While vegetables are cooking, place tortillas in the oven to warm. At the same time, grill chicken, turning halfway through, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • To assemble fajitas, fill warmed tortillas with chicken, peppers, and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1099.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHICKEN FAJITAS FOR TWO



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Make and share this Chicken Fajitas for Two recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 -2 boneless skinless chicken breast
chopped garlic
chopped onion
salt
pepper
wine or mexican beer
yellow bell peppers or red bell pepper, seeded and sliced to equal about 1 cup
1 small onion, sliced
diced tomato
shredded cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese
prepared guacamole
sour cream
chopped chile
prepared salsa
warmed flour tortilla

Steps:

  • Dump the chopped garlic, chopped onion, salt and pepper in either wine or beer to equal about 1 cup and combine well.
  • Dump the chicken breast and vegetables in the mixture and marinate for a couple of hours or overnight.
  • In an oiled hot iron pan, sauté the chicken, peppers, onion slices and diced tomatoes until done.
  • Slice the chicken and serve immediately with warmed tortillas.
  • Serve with cheese, guacamole, sour cream, chopped chilies and salsa.

CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Add fun to a kids' party and cut down on prep time with fajitas the little ones can build themselves. Serve with guacamole alongside the chicken and peppers

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 flour tortillas
300g soured cream
6 chicken breasts
4 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 limes , juiced
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground cumin
small pack coriander , finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large red onion , cut into thin wedges
2 red and 2 yellow peppers , cut into thin strips
200g cherry tomatoes , halved

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, then cut them into thin strips. Put them in a bowl, add the remaining ingredients and rub into the chicken with your hands.
  • Heat the oil for the pepper mix in a large frying pan and fry the onion wedges for 6 mins or until softened. Turn the heat up high so the wedges char slightly at the edges, season well and, using a slotted spoon, lift them onto a baking tray and keep warm.
  • Add the peppers in batches, cook them the same way, then transfer to the baking tray with the onions. Cook the tomatoes in the same way and add them to the peppers.
  • Heat a griddle pan or use the same frying pan and cook the chicken in batches over a high heat - allow them to catch a little on the edges but don't overcook them. Add them to the baking tray to keep warm.
  • Heat the tortillas on the griddle, then wrap in foil and keep warm in the oven, or heat in the microwave following pack instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your fajitas.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over high heat. This will help to create a nice char on the outside of the chicken while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the chicken will steam instead of sear.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. You don't want them to be mushy.
  • Serve the fajitas immediately. They are best when they are hot off the grill.

Conclusion:

Chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken fajitas a try. You won't be disappointed.

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