Description
This Baked Fajita Chicken Breasts recipe offers a flavorful, healthy twist on classic fajitas by baking juicy, spiced chicken breasts with colorful bell peppers and onions. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it’s gluten-free and pairs wonderfully with rice, tortillas, or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Spice Mix
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Prepare spice paste: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful spice paste.
- Coat chicken: Rub the spice paste thoroughly over each chicken breast to ensure they are evenly seasoned.
- Arrange in baking dish: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and arrange the sliced red and green bell peppers along with the yellow onion around the chicken.
- Add lime juice: Drizzle the juice of one lime over the chicken and vegetables to add zesty brightness to the dish.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) ensuring it’s fully cooked and juicy.
- Optional broil: For a slightly charred finish, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
- Prep the chicken and vegetables ahead of time and refrigerate for an easy make-ahead dinner option.
- This dish pairs well with rice, warm tortillas, or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
