Sheet Pan Fajitas
Strips of chicken, peppers and onion roasted on one tray with fajita spices, then wrapped in warm tortillas. Four servings in 40 minutes.
Build the Meal Around Sheet Pan Fajitas
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Rice
- Refried beans
How to Cook Sheet Pan Fajitas
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Heat the oven to 230°C / 445°F (210°C / 410°F fan) with two large trays inside.
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Toss the chicken, peppers and onions with the oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder and salt.
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Spread on the hot trays in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, stirring once, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are charred at the edges.
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Squeeze over the lime juice. Warm the tortillas and serve with the soured cream.
Worth Knowing Before You Cook
Cut the strips to the same width.
Use two trays so the strips roast and do not steam.
Coat everything in oil before the spices go on.
Check the chicken at 15 minutes if your oven runs hot.
Swaps and Variations
- Lemon is the everyday swap for limes in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
Storing and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot frying pan for 4 minutes.
Questions and Answers
How long does Sheet Pan Fajitas take to make?
About 40 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Sheet Pan Fajitas?
Cut the strips to the same width. Use two trays so the strips roast and do not steam. Coat everything in oil before the spices go on. Check the chicken at 15 minutes if your oven runs hot.
What should I serve with Sheet Pan Fajitas?
Guacamole; Salsa; Rice; Refried beans.
How should Sheet Pan Fajitas be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot frying pan for 4 minutes.
Is Sheet Pan Fajitas suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Sheet Pan Fajitas?
About 622 kcal per serving, with 43 g protein, 54 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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