Description
Discover how to make mouth‑watering blackstone chicken fajitas with fresh veggies, zesty seasoning, and a quick pan‑sear technique. Perfect
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced into thin rings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients. Slice the chicken into thin strips and the peppers and onion into uniform strips. This ensures even cooking.
- Season the chicken. In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Heat the griddle. Preheat your Blackstone griddle or a large cast‑iron skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and let it shimmer.
- Cook the chicken. Spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer. Let it sear for 2–3 minutes without moving, then stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies. Add the sliced onions and peppers to the griddle. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until they’re tender yet still crisp.
- Combine. Return the chicken to the griddle, pour the lime juice over everything, and toss to combine. Cook for an additional minute to let the flavors meld.
- Serve. Transfer the fajita mixture to a platter. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and serve with warm tortillas, rice, or a fresh salad. Add avocado, cheese, sour cream, or salsa if desired.
Notes
- Use a high‑heat oil like canola or grapeseed to prevent sticking on the griddle.
- Keep the chicken and veggies in separate bowls while seasoning to avoid overcrowding.
- For extra smokiness, add a pinch of liquid smoke to the seasoning mix.
- Let the cooked chicken rest for a minute before adding to the veggies; this keeps it juicy.
- Adjust the cayenne level to match your spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: blackstone chicken fajitas