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Chicken Fajita Tray Bake Recipe

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This Chicken Fajita Tray Bake is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that combines tender, spiced chicken with colorful bell peppers and onions, all baked to perfection in the oven. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s served with warm tortillas and classic fajita toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and fresh coriander.

Ingredients

Spice Coating

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt

Main Ingredients

  • 500g boneless chicken breast or thighs, sliced
  • 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), sliced
  • 1 yellow capsicum (bell pepper), sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced

To Serve

  • Tortillas
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Fresh coriander

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (fan bake) to prepare for roasting the chicken and vegetables.
  2. Prepare the spice coating: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and salt until well mixed.
  3. Coat the chicken and vegetables: Add the sliced chicken, red and yellow capsicum, and sliced red onion to the bowl with the spice mixture. Toss everything together until all pieces are evenly coated with the spices.
  4. Transfer to baking dish: Place the coated chicken and vegetables into an oven-proof dish in a single layer for even cooking.
  5. Bake: Roast in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture into warm tortillas and top with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and fresh coriander as desired.

Notes

  • You can use either chicken breast or thighs depending on your preference; thighs offer more juiciness, while breast is leaner.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to increase the veggie content.
  • If you prefer a spicier fajita, add chili powder or fresh chopped chili to the spice mix.
  • Warm the tortillas before serving for an authentic touch and better texture.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated for quick meals.

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