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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajita Recipe

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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajita recipe is an explosion of deliciousness. It’s perfect with a side of rice, in a wrap, and the chicken is the perfect topper for your salad.

Fajita vegetables topped with slices of chicken on a red striped napkin. Raw peppers, asparagus, mushrooms, and cilantro sit in the background.It’s time for the Summer version of “The Freaky Friday” blog hop, and I’m bringing an Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajita recipe to the party! The Freaky Friday blog hop is a group of bloggers that are secretly assigned each others’ blogs from which we choose a recipe. It is so much fun, and the bloggers that participate are all amazing foodies. The biggest problem I always have is picking just one recipe to post about.

This time I had the pleasure of being assigned Dini’s blog The Flavor Bender. I’ve known Dini for about as long as I’ve been blogging. I can’t even begin to tell you how talented she is and what an amazing friend she is to so many people including me!

Close up view of Fajita vegetables topped with slices of chicken.Dini refers to herself as the mad-scientist behind the Flavor Bender where she combines flavors in new and wildly creative ways that will make you fall in love with cooking and baking! That is exactly the way I would describe her! Just look at her Galaxy Cocktails!

Fajita vegetables topped with slices of chicken on a red striped napkin. Raw peppers, asparagus, mushrooms, and cilantro sit in the background.I wanted to make her Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding Cake with Strawberry and Bourbon recipe but didn’t trust myself not to eat the whole thing. So, I made her Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajita recipe. What drew me to this recipe is that it was baked and there were so many ways that I could think to serve it. I can’t wait to try to make a new version of my Chipotle Grilled Chicken Salad using her Fajita seasoning!

Fajita vegetables topped with slices of chicken on a red striped napkin. Raw peppers, asparagus, mushrooms, and cilantro sit in the background.

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A metal plate filled with sliced chicken red peppers, mushrooms, and asparagus mixed with spices sitting on a red striped towel. Fresh vegetables sit in a metal basket in the background.
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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajita Recipe

Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajita recipe is an explosion of deliciousness.  It's perfect with a side of rice, in a wrap, and the chicken is the perfect topper for your salad.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Servings 6
Author The Flavor Bender

Ingredients

Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper more if you like it spicy
  • 1 1/2 tsp coriander, ground powder
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp brown sugar either dark or light

Marinade

  • 2/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed about 1 orange
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup oil, canola or vegetable
  • 2 tsp salt, kosher
  • 3 lb chicken thighs I used boneless/skinless
  • 2 onions, sweet I used purple onions
  • 4 bell peppers
  • 2 jalapeno peppers
  • 2 cups portabello mushrooms
  • 2 cups asparagus roughly chopped

Garnishes - optional

  • 1/4 cup Cotija Cheese
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients for the Fajita seasoning.  Make extra for other recipes down the road!  
  • Mix the Fajita seasoning with all of the marinade ingredients except for the chicken.
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry.  Place them in a dish large enough to immerse the chicken in the marinade.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.  Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.  Place chicken skin side up in a single row on a cooking sheet and pour marinade over the chicken.  Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken registers 165°F with a thermometer.  Cover with foil if skin gets to dark.
  • Remove chicken to a dish, cover and allow to rest.
  • Place vegetables on the same pan in remaining marinade.  Bake for 20 minutes or until just al dente, stirring after 10 minutes to redistribute in the marinade.

Notes

Prep time doesn't include marinating time.  The original recipe doesn't include mushrooms or asparagus.  Use the vegetable combination of your choice.
Chicken can also be grilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4010IU | Vitamin C: 127mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 4mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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Ingredients used to make Chicken Fajitas including red onion, mushrooms, asparagus, and red peppers.The only change that I made was that I used boneless skinless chicken thighs and drumsticks and threw in a few extra veggies. Her Fajita seasoning mix is phenomenal! John loved his fajita in a tortilla and I loved it as is. Once the veggies were gone, I put that amazing chicken on a salad for lunch.

This Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajita recipe is going to become a regular in my kitchen! Just go see for yourself all of the amazing recipes on The Flavor Bender. I’ll guarantee you’ll want to stay a while. While you’re at it, take a look at what these other Freaky Friday participants are cooking up!

#FreakyFridayRecipe Summer 2017 Edition

A Dish of Daily Life – Mexican Black Beans
An Affair from the Heart –Deconstructed Guacamole Salad
A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures – Homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Popsicles
Aunt Bee’s Recipes – P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wrap Salad
Belle of the Kitchen – Crock Pot Honey Sriracha Meatballs
Bowl Me Over – Grilled Shrimp Nicoise Salad
The Devilish Dish – Southwestern Coleslaw
The Flavor Blender – Creamy Frozen Margarita Pie Slice with a Pretzel Crust
Full Belly Sisters – Bacon Scallion Deviled Eggs
The Foodie Affair – New Zealand Bacon and Egg Pie
Honey & Birch – Grilled Guacamole
Hostess at Heart – Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas
Lemoine Family Recipes – Easy Peach Dumplings
Lisa’s Dinnertime Dish – Tortellini Caprese Salad
PicNic – Oreo Scones
PlatterTalk – Black Bean and Roasted Corn Chowder
Seduction in the Kitchen – Peach Sweet Tea
Take Two Tapas – Spicy Margarita Shrimp Skewers
Who Needs a Cape? – No Bake Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Parfait

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Comments

  1. Lily says

    Oh my goodness, your chicken looks so mouth-watering and perfectly cooked. I love how its all done in one pan.

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  2. Jennifer A Stewart says

    Dini certainly has some amazing recipes! I love how complex her flavors are yet her recipes are easy to make. This too is one of my favorites because I love fajitas an the fact that it is one pan!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      You’re right Jennifer, Dini has so many amazing recipes. She’s a kitchen magician! We really loved this recipe. Her fajita seasoning is so good. I loved being able to cook it all in one pan too!

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  3. Loretta says

    Love the bright bold colors in this dish Julie. I love it when a recipe beckons me in, and this certainly does that. One tray, one bake, I like that, you’re spending less time in the kitchen and more time on the patio with that glass of vino ha ha!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Loretta! I loved this chicken on a salad and will be making it regularly too. Of course, everything is better with a glass of vino!

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  4. Dini @ The Flavor Bender says

    I absolutely love that you tried this!! 😀 Fajita is one of our favorite recipes ever! Using boneless chicken is a great idea too! Plus it means that you don’t have to keep the oven on for too long either! <3 Now I need to go and make it again too 😉

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Dini, we just loved this recipe and that fajita seasoning is amazing! I had a heck of a time deciding which recipe to make. You are definitely a master of the culinary arts!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Michaela, I just loved everything on Freaky Friday and am so appreciative of the work you put into it. The worst part is deciding which recipe to make! We loved this recipe so much, it’s so quick and easy.

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  6. Ashlyn says

    This looks so delicious, Julie, and would be perfect for meal prep, too! I’ve got a house full of fajitas lovers so we will have to try this!

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  7. Lori Vachon says

    Your fajitias look so tempting!!! I love making fajitas in the oven, as a matter of fact they might go on the menu for this week!

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  8. Debra C. says

    What a versatile recipe, I love all of the suggestions for serving this delicious chicken! I can’t wait to give it a try I know we will love it!!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you, Jenny! The hardest part of Freaky Friday is picking one recipe, and this one is definitely a keeper!

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  11. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    Oh my gosh, Julie (and Dini) this chicken looks amazing! The pics are stunning and now I’m famished :). Hope you’re having a great weekend!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you, Kalyan! I really appreciate you stopping by and leaving a sweet comment on my photos!

      Reply

  14. Sandra Shaffer says

    Oh, you picked a great meal! My family will love this recipe and I like how easy it comes together!

    Reply

  18. Angela says

    Look at all those gorgeous veggies! What an easy weeknight meal that certainly doesn’t sacrifice on flavor! Cant wait to try this!

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  21. Platter Talk says

    I’m loving the flavor and ease of this beautifully photographed fajita recipe! Our kids are huge fans of the stuff and I this will be going on our family menu pronto; thanks for the beautiful work!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you so much, Dan! It’s definitely a great healthy balanced dish for those growing kiddos!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you so much! They were so good and once the veggies were gone I enjoyed the chicken on my lunch salad. I’ll make more next time!

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  26. Michele says

    I love this idea… baking fajitas…. also the idea of making another blogger’s creation. Its fun to see how other poeple put together their ideas. I also have a recipe I may sub in the fajita seasoning on!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Michele! I loved this seasoning and will be making a lot of it next time I put it together. That chicken was so quick and easy and perfect for salads too.

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  27. Suzanne says

    Julie that looks delicious a great recipe from Dini! I love how simple it is and a tray bake of chicken snd veggies is always a favorite.

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    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you Suzanne. This chicken comes out so delicious that I’m making a ton of it for salads next time. Stay cool my friend!

      Reply

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