Straightforward Sheet Pan Hen Fajitas.

Straightforward Sheet Pan Hen Fajitas

Roasted, completely seasoned rooster, colourful bell peppers, poblano peppers, and candy onions—all cooked collectively on one sheet pan. Served fajita-style with a fast, creamy Mexican-style verde sauce and fire-charred tortillas. Every little thing is easy, flavorful, and comes collectively very quickly. These fajitas are a enjoyable, any-night-of-the-week dinner that feels additional particular (however is secretly really easy!).

Certain, it’s referred to as Taco Tuesday – however as we speak, we’re making it Fajita Wednesday! Tacos and fajitas are type of like cousins. Historically, fajitas are served scorching sizzling on a skillet with grilled meat, peppers, and onions. Tacos are extra grab-and-go, usually with a variety of fillings.

Actually, possibly these are just a little taco-ish. However my imaginative and prescient was fajitas—and I’m sticking with it. These are recent, flavorful, and so excellent for summer season nights.

I truly made this recipe a number of weeks in the past, simply earlier than Cinco de Mayo, however waited to share it as a result of it felt just a little extra seasonal—vibrant and summery. I’ve been saving it for the correct Tuesday!

And based on my cousin Abby, as we speak is that day. She’s been asking for the recipe since she first noticed the preview and mentioned, “You have to submit it already!”

So right here it’s! I’m actually excited to lastly share these. They’re easy to prep, particularly while you use my do-it-yourself Mexican fajita/taco seasoning mix. Actually, probably the most time-consuming half is simply slicing the veggies!

Let’s leap into the main points

Components

• rooster breast
• salted butter – or olive oil, however I favor butter
• garlic
• taco seasoning – I shared my combine within the notes
• yellow onions
• bell peppers
• poblano peppers
• flour tortillas – I really like Caramelo Tortillas, charred them over a gasoline burner
• mashed avocados and lime – for serving

Components – for the sauce

• plain Greek yogurt
• mayo – or you need to use extra Greek yogurt
• salsa verde
• pickled jalapeños
• cilantro
• Cotija or feta cheese

Particular Instruments

For these fast fajitas, you want a sheet pan and a mixing bowl. Plus a number of different on a regular basis kitchen instruments.

Steps

Step 1: Roast the Hen, Peppers & Onions

On a big sheet pan, toss the rooster with a number of pats of butter, minced garlic, your favourite taco seasoning, sliced onions, bell peppers, and poblano peppers. Season all the things generously with salt and pepper.

Unfold all the things out in a fair layer and bake till the rooster is cooked by and the veggies are tender. The precise time will depend upon how giant or small you slice the rooster—simply control it!

Tip: In case your sheet pan feels crowded (otherwise you’re doubling the recipe), divide all the things between two pans for even cooking. It’s excellent for meal prep too!

Step 2: Combine the Creamy Verde Sauce

Whereas the rooster is roasting, whisk collectively the fast creamy verde sauce. It’s tremendous easy however provides a lot taste.

In a small bowl, mix:

Stir all of it collectively and put aside. That’s it!

Step 3: Assemble the Fajitas

Now for the enjoyable half—constructing your fajitas!

I like to char flour tortillas over the gasoline burner for just a little smoky taste. If that’s not an possibility, simply heat them in a dry skillet till they’re flippantly toasted.

Right here’s how I wish to layer mine:

1. Begin with smashed avocado, seasoned with lime juice and flaky sea salt.

2. Add the roasted peppers and onions.

3. Prime with juicy, golden rooster.

4. Drizzle over that creamy verde sauce.

5. End with shredded cheese, recent cilantro, and a very good squeeze of lime.

So scrumptious. Really easy. And such a enjoyable dinner any evening of the week!

The perimeters

In terms of fajitas, the perimeters are simply as vital as the principle occasion! I really like serving these with a aspect of rice—my go-to is an easy model made with corn tortillas, olive oil, and sea salt for just a little texture and taste.

Don’t neglect the necessities:

And naturally, a margarita (or two!) makes all of it really feel like a summer season celebration.

In search of different fast Mexican recipes? Listed below are a number of concepts: 

Crispy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Buffalo Hen Taquitos

Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa

Crockpot Crispy Hen Tinga Tacos with Avocado Jalapeño Crema

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