Chicken Fajita Tacos sizzling on a hot skillet offer a mouth-watering perfume featuring tequila, cilantro and spices.
Looking to learn how to make homemade Chicken Fajita Tacos? Our recipe for easy Fajita Tacos pays homage to fresh Mexican produce and is inspired by traditional Tex-Mex flavours.
The spicy fajita filling can be enjoyed wrapped in a hardshell corn taco or soft whole wheat tortilla.
This quick recipe is perfect for families looking to have fun at dinner. Kids love this cutlery free feast as its fun to add your own toppings and eat with your hands. Parents love the minimal after dinner clean up!
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Enjoy a Taste of Tex-Mex Cuisine
I love traveling to Mexico!
I’ve had the opportunity to eat my way through Playa Del Carmen, Chichen Itza, Merida, Los Cabos, Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta.
What I find most fascinating is Mexico’s distinct regional food cultures. Much like the regional cuisines found in France, Germany, Italy or Spain, each region of Mexico prepares its own local specialties using fresh seasonal ingredients.
Fajita Tacos are an American invention, a popular dish created by Mexican immigrants in the southern United States who wanted to create a taste of home with ingredients available at their local grocery store.
Tex-Mex cuisine is an American regional cuisine that derives from the culinary creations of the Tejano people of Texas. It later spread from border states to the rest of the country and Canada.
It’s easy to find Tex-Mex classics like fajitas, chili con carne and nachos served at Mexican restaurants in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia.
Toronto even has its own Tex-Mex restaurant in Little Italy on College Street called Hotmess Tex Mex. You’ll find it on our list of Toronto’s Best Mexican Restaurants.
Whether you’re planning an American road trip or jaunt to a Mexican beach, impress friends and family by cooking the best Chicken Fajita Tacos at home.
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Best Meat for Homemade Fajita Tacos
Researching the best meat for homemade Fajita Tacos? Traditionally Tex-Mex restaurants serve fajitas with beef or chicken.
Our recipe for chicken fajita tacos suggests using boneless, skinless chicken thighs. The dark meat on a chicken is more flavourful thanks to the higher fat content. You can use chicken breasts but they dry out easily and aren’t as flavourful.
If you’re more of a beef eater, we suggest sourcing rump, skirt or flank steak. These tougher cuts marinate well and soften when cooking.
Looking to make easy vegetarian fajitas? If you’re keen to cook a Meatless Monday meal or have a vegan or meat-free friend coming to dinner there are plenty of options.
You can prepare easy vegetarian fajitas by simply removing the chicken from this recipe. The spicy marinated vegetables cooked with beans, corn and avocado are simple and satisfying. If you’re looking for a heartier filling, we suggest adding sautéed mushrooms or Mexican roasted cauliflower.
Best Chicken Fajita Tacos Recipe
So what makes the best chicken fajita tacos? Tex-Mex cuisine is characterized by its heavy use of shredded cheese, meat, beans, peppers, spices, flour tortillas and hardshell corn tacos.
Depending on your preference, we encourage you to prepare the chicken fajita filling and wrap it in a soft whole wheat tortilla or hardshell corn taco.
We think the best chicken fajita tacos are prepared with thigh meat as its more flavourful. Our fragrant spice mix ensures a spicy and sweet flavour that pairs nicely with toppings such as sour cream, cilantro and sliced avocado. We’ve also added freshly squeezed lime juice and tequila to give the recipe an additional kick.
Be sure to keep a close eye on the skillet while you are sautéing the vegetables and chicken. There’s nothing worse than eating fajita tacos filled with tough, overcooked chicken and burnt vegetables.
In true Tex-Mex fashion, feel free to top your fajita tacos with shredded cheddar cheese, Oaxaca cheese or crumbled feta.
My Family Loves Fajita Tacos
Growing up one of my families favourite dinners was chicken fajita tacos. In the 90s my mother joined Weight Watchers and they had a popular low fat and low carb recipe for chicken fajitas.
The healthy recipe was so quick and easy to prepare she often made chicken fajita tacos for us at the cottage in Muskoka after a long day spent swimming or lounging in the sun on the dock.
I’ve reworked my mothers recipe to suit my own tastes, adding a splash of tequila and a more spicy marinade. As kids we’d always treat fajita taco night as a DIY food party. We loved filling our own taco shells and topping them with sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa and guacamole.
What To Serve With Fajitas
Chicken fajita tacos are a nutrient dense, utensil-free meal. This recipe is a healthy balanced dish featuring protein, vitamin-rich vegetables, fibre and healthy fats from creamy avocados.
You can enjoy two or three chicken fajita tacos on their own for a quick and easy last minute meal. If you’re preparing this fajita taco recipe for a crowd, we suggest serving with a fresh salad and popular Tex-Mex side dishes such as guacamole, salsa or Jalapeno Poppers.
It’s important to pair spicy chicken fajita tacos with the perfect thirst-quenching drink. We love eating tacos with a bottle of craft beer, or one of these craft cocktails.
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Best Chicken Fajita Tacos Recipe
Homemade Fajita Tacos Recipe
Equipment
- Skillet
- French knife
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- spatula
- Ziplock bags
Ingredients
Fajita Tacos
- 1.75 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs sliced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper sliced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper sliced
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper sliced
- 1 Vidalia Onion sliced
- 1 cup Black Beans
- 1 cup Sweet Corn
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Tequila
- 4 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 8 Flour Tortillas or Hard Shell Corn Tacos
- 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 Avocado sliced
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Salsa
Fajita Taco Seasoning
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, combine chili powder, salt, pepper, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and onion powder for the fajita seasoning.
- Slice bell peppers and onion and place in a zip top bag along with 2 tablespoons of oil and half of the fajita seasoning. Shake the bag to coat the peppers and onion evenly.
- In a separate bag, place the chicken, 2 tablespoons of oil and the remaining fajita seasoning to coat the chicken. Place both bags in the refrigerator.
- Warm a large wok or non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Fry sliced chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add sliced bell peppers, onions, black beans and corn and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until golden brown.
- Return chicken to the wok and toss with vegetables, Tequila and lime juice, stirring over medium heat. Cook mixture for another 2-3 minutes.
- Scoop chicken, pepper and onion fajita filling into soft flour tortillas or hard corn tacos. Top with sliced avocado and cilantro. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
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