Best Chicken Or Steak Fajitas Ever Recipe

Craving restaurant-quality fajitas in just 30 minutes? Rachel Ray's legendary recipe delivers! Sizzle juicy chicken or steak with vibrant peppers and onions, then top with fresh pico de gallo. Customize the spice level to your liking – even picky eaters will love these! Get ready for the best fajitas you've ever tasted.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 237.6 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
Best Chicken Or Steak Fajitas Ever

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Ingredients for Best Chicken Or Steak Fajitas Ever

  • Hot sauce (to taste, optional)
  • Ground Cumin
  • Allspice
  • Chili Powder
  • Fresh Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Beer
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Steak
  • Onion
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Poblano Chiles
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Tomatoes
  • Serrano Peppers
  • Cilantro
  • Mint
  • Salt
  • Tortilla

How to Make Best Chicken Or Steak Fajitas Ever

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients (see below).
  2. Add chicken or steak to the marinade, ensuring it's fully coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or longer for maximum flavor).
  3. While the meat marinates, prepare the pico de gallo: Combine all pico ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  4. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and increase the heat to high. Add the marinated chicken or steak. Sear for 2 minutes per side for a delicious crust.
  7. Reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until the chicken or steak is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F for chicken, 145°F for steak).
  8. Remove the meat from the skillet, slice thinly against the grain, and return it to the pan to combine with the cooked vegetables.
  9. Warm tortillas according to package directions.
  10. Fill tortillas with the cooked meat and vegetable mixture, top generously with pico de gallo, and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

24g

Carbs

3g