Sheet Pan Fajitas – My Baking Habit

These sheet pan fajitas mix juicy hen thighs, basic fajita veggies, and a flavorful mix of seasonings for simple and scrumptious fajitas at dwelling. Prime them with a tangy crema for much more taste!

One-pot and one-pan dinners are at all times successful round right here, particularly this time of yr.

I don’t know what it’s about fall, however it’s only a endless listing of issues to do and locations to be. And after working in the course of the day and shuttling Elle round to her actions within the afternoon, I don’t need to spend so much of power on making dinner.

So meals like one-pot spaghetti and one-pot mac and cheese find yourself on the menu lots.

These sheet pan fajitas aren’t made on the range, however they’re baked on an enormous sheet pan within the oven. Merely toss all the things collectively in a bowl to season after which onto the baking sheet it goes to cook dinner.

I’ll even whip up a flavorful crema for topping the fajitas when I’ve the additional power – however I’ve been identified to skip it when time is tight. 

These hen fajitas are simple to make however so flavorful that your loved ones is bound to ask for them time and again, similar to mine does!

Simple and flavorful fajitas at dwelling

You ever go to a Mexican restaurant and order fajitas? I simply love how they arrive out of the kitchen scorching up a storm, even when it does make each head within the place flip to see who ordered them.

Because of TikTok, we now know that eating places really add water to the recent skillets earlier than they carry them to your desk, in order that’s why they sizzle like that. However truthfully, they’re nonetheless scrumptious!

I like fajitas however the concept of firing up the grill for them or cooking all the things on the range has by no means appealed to me. However cooking all the things collectively on one sheet pan within the oven?

THAT I can do.

These sheet pan fajitas are tremendous simple to make and are full of taste. We’ll use a easy home made fajita seasoning, juicy hen thighs, and basic fajita veggies.

I even threw in a recipe for a tangy crema which you could make whereas the fajitas bake within the oven. 

Easy methods to make my sheet pan fajitas

Don’t panic on the lengthy ingredient listing within the recipe card; most of it’s for the seasoning mix, and also you in all probability have already got these spices readily available!

That is really a straightforward recipe and one which’s nice for serving to friends. You possibly can even prep it forward of time, so it’s nice for a weeknight dinner, too.

Components you’ll want

For the fajitas themselves, you have to:

• 1 1/2 kilos boneless skinless hen thighs
• 1 massive pink onion
• 3 bell peppers (I like to recommend utilizing pink, yellow, and orange)
• 1 poblano pepper (non-obligatory)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons high quality sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 heaping tablespoon floor cumin
• 1 heaping tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed pink chili flakes (use only a pinch or omit for milder fajitas)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

I like utilizing hen thighs for this recipe. I actually like how flavorful hen thighs are they usually keep juicy – it’s the identical motive why I like to make use of them in my one-pot lemon hen and orzo.

You possibly can completely use hen breasts although for those who want – skip right down to the recipe variations part for extra particulars on some methods to vary this recipe up to suit your personal tastes.

For the greens, I like to make use of a mixture of pink onion, bell peppers, and a poblano pepper for somewhat warmth. Be happy to omit the poblano if you wish to maintain issues delicate, although.

For the fajita seasoning, my household likes numerous crushed pink pepper. If you need your fajitas to be delicate, use only a pinch or omit the pink pepper flakes altogether.

You’ll additionally want tortillas and any of your favourite fajita toppings for serving. If you wish to make my tangy crema, you’ll want:

• ⅓ cup bitter cream
• ⅔ cup mayonnaise
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• 1 grated garlic clove
• Pinch of high quality sea salt
• 1 roughly diced jalapeño (non-obligatory)
• ⅓ cup cilantro leaves (non-obligatory)

In the event you aren’t a fan of cilantro, be happy to depart it out of the crema.

The warmth of the jalapeño will get balanced out by the bitter cream and mayo, however be sure that to take out the ribs and seeds for those who want it to be delicate.

Making this recipe

Earlier than you begin prepping the fajitas, set the oven to preheat to 500°F and place a big rimmed baking sheet within the oven whereas it preheats.

Minimize the hen into strips 1/2-inch huge. Add these to a big bowl.

Peel and halve the onion and reduce it into thick slices. Core the assorted peppers, eradicating the seeds, and reduce them into slices the identical width because the onions.

Add the greens to the bowl with the hen. Add the olive oil, lime juice, and the entire spices; toss to evenly coat.

I feel it’s best to make use of gloved arms to do that, however tongs work properly too!

When the oven is preheated, fastidiously take away the sheet pan. Will probably be VERY sizzling!

Rigorously unfold the seasoned hen and greens onto the pan, then return it to the oven. Roast the fajita combination for 15-20 minutes, stirring each 5 minutes or so.

The fajitas are carried out when the hen reaches an inside temperature of 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

If you wish to get some crispy edges on the meat, now you can flip the oven to broil. Broil for 3-5 minutes, or till the perimeters of the meat get crispy. Once more, that is an non-obligatory step however provides some nice texture!

In case you are making the crema, you are able to do this whereas the fajitas are baking.

Merely add the entire crema components to a meals processor or high-speed blender. Course of till easy. Style and modify seasoning as wanted.

If the crema is just too skinny, be happy so as to add a number of extra tablespoons of mayo or bitter cream.

Serving recommendations

Serve your sheet pan fajitas sizzling with warmed tortillas. If you wish to get actually fancy, use home made tortillas! 

Prime the fajitas along with your favourite toppings: the tangy crema, shredded cheese, sliced avocado or spicy guacamole, salsa, diced tomatoes, recent cilantro, and so on. 

For a full meal, strive serving the fajitas alongside prompt pot pinto beans, Mexican avenue corn salad, and/or simple Mexican rice.

Add a batch of palomas and sopapilla cheesecake to essentially impress your loved ones!

Make-ahead ideas

Need to do some meal prep? Minimize up the hen and veggies and toss them with the spices and seasonings. 

Add all the things to a big zip-top bag and refrigerate for as much as 8 hours earlier than cooking.

You can even make the crema forward of time and prep different toppings, corresponding to shredding cheese or dicing tomatoes, earlier than you intend to eat. 

Retailer any leftovers in an hermetic container within the fridge for 2-3 days.

Sheet pan fajita recipe variations

Don’t like hen thighs? Be happy to swap them out for an equal weight of boneless skinless hen breast as an alternative.

If you wish to make steak fajitas, strive utilizing sliced flank steak, just like what I exploit for my flank steak tacos. Simply understand that altering the meat might change the entire roasting time.

For milder sheet pan fajitas, be happy to omit the poblano pepper within the fajitas, cut back the quantity of crushed pink chile flakes within the seasoning, and/or omit the jalapeño within the crema.

For spicier fajitas, depart the ribs and seeds within the poblano and jalapeño. You can even add a number of dashes of your favourite sizzling sauce to the fajita combination.