Today, we’re going to be looking at a chicken fajita pita recipe. While chicken fajitas and their flavors are incredibly popular, sometimes you just want to enjoy something a little different. If you’re looking for a way to change up your traditional chicken fajitas – I would highly recommend chicken fajita pitas. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they’re also super fun to eat. Let’s take a closer look.
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What Is Chicken Fajita Pita?
You’ll already be familiar with chicken fajitas. They are traditionally tortillas filled with vegetables such as bell peppers, onion, and lime juice. But the main ingredient is the spiced chicken. The chicken is cooked in a range of herbs and spices such as chili, paprika, and garlic powder. However, our chicken fajitas are going to be served in pita pockets, instead of traditional tortillas.
Ingredients in chicken fajita pita
The ingredients for chicken fajita pitas can differ depending on which recipe you’re using. Our recipe uses the following:
- non-stick cooking spray
- chili powder
- paprika
- garlic powder
- dried oregano
- salt
- black pepper
- chicken breasts
- onion
- bell peppers
- olive oil
- lime juice
- pita pockets
Nutritional information of chicken fajita pita
You may be wondering what the nutritional value is when it comes to chicken fajita pitas. Is it any different to traditional chicken fajitas? Let’s take a look. Each pita contains the following:
- Calories: 260
- Carbs: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 96mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
1) Chicken Fajita Pita Recipe
Let’s get down to the reason you’re here: how to make chicken fajita pitas. It’s an incredibly simple dish, that’s ready in no time at all. If you’re stuck for ideas as to what to do for dinner, this is the perfect dish to change things up easily. The recipe we’re looking at is inspired by one from Life Love and Good Food.
Ingredients
The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
For the seasoning:
- non-stick cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
For the filling:
- 1 1/2 pounds of skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large onion
- 3 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- 6-8 pita pockets
Recipe
Now all you need to do is:
Step 1: Prepare
Gather all of the ingredients you need for this recipe and preheat your oven to 425F. In the meantime, coat a baking sheet with some of your non-stick cooking spray, ready for your filling to go onto.
Step 2: Make the filling
Grab a bowl and add the salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin and dried oregano. Combine until the ingredients are mixed together well. Leave to one side. Prepare the chicken by cutting into strips that are around 3/4″ long. Once the chicken is cut, do the same with the onion and the bell peppers and place them all onto your prepared baking sheet.
Now drizzle your olive oil over the chicken and veggies and toss to ensure it’s evenly coated. Now add your spice blend over the chicken and veggies, again, ensuring each piece is completely coated.
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Step 3: Bake
2) Tahini Sauce Recipe
One of the best condiments to serve alongside chicken fajita pitas is tahini sauce. Cheerful Choices has a super easy recipe that you can whip up in no time at all.
Ingredients
The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
- 1/4 cup of raw tahini
- 3 tablespoons of water
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Recipe
Now all you need to do is:
Add all of the tahini sauce ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Serve alongside your pita pockets. Enjoy!
Conclusion
I hope this post has helped you to become more familiar with a chicken fajita pita recipe. If you’re looking for a midweek meal that’s slightly more exciting than typical chicken fajitas – this is the one for you. They’re also fun to eat for any little ones in the house too, and usually far less messy!
Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making the perfect chicken fajita filling? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
FAQs
What are Good Fajita Toppings?
There are many toppings you can add to your chicken fajitas to enhance the flavors and make them even tastier. Some of the most popular fajita toppings are: salsa, sour cream, Pico de Gallo, avocado, shredded cheese, salad, jalapenos, cilantro and guacamole.
How Do You Cut Fajita Meat Before Cooking?
Cut meat against the grain. This is particularly important if you're using steak/beef in your fajitas. Cutting it longways into thin strips which are around 3/4 inch is the way to get best results when using meat in chicken fajitas.
How Do You Tenderize Fajita Meat Quickly?
Again, the quickest way to get tender and juicy fajita meat is to ensure that you're cutting the meat against the grain. Another way to make your meat tender is to marinade it. This doesn't have to be for an extended period of time. Marinating in an acid helps to break down the fibers and will give you the tenderest meat.
How Do I Cook Pita Bread?
While you can serve your pitas as they come, some people prefer their pitas to be warm. You can do this in many ways. You can pop into a toaster or a microwave for the quickest results. Or you can do it in a pan with a sprinkling of water, for about 20 seconds each side. This helps to make a crispier pita, if that's what you're looking for.
Chicken Fajita Pita Recipe: How To
Ingredients
For the seasoning:
- non-stick cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 6-8 pita pockets
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
For the filling:
- 1 1/2 pounds of skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large onion
- 3 medium bell peppers any color
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
Instructions
- PrepareGather all of the ingredients you need for this recipe and preheat your oven to 425F. In the meantime, coat a baking sheet with some of your non-stick cooking spray, ready for your filling to go onto.non-stick cooking spray
- Make the fillingGrab a bowl and add the salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin and dried oregano. Combine until the ingredients are mixed together well. Leave to one side. Prepare the chicken by cutting into strips that are around 3/4" long. Once the chicken is cut, do the same with the onion and the bell peppers and place them all onto your prepared baking sheet. Now drizzle your olive oil over the chicken and veggies and toss to ensure it's evenly coated. Now add your spice blend over the chicken and veggies, again, ensuring each piece is completely coated.1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 1/2 pounds of skinless chicken breasts, 1 large onion, 3 medium bell peppers, 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- BakePlace into the center of your preheated oven for around 25-30 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through and the veggies should be tender. Remove from oven and add your lime juice all across the dish. Fill up your pitas with the tasty chicken fajita filling, and serve with condiments of your choice, such as Pico de Gallo, sour cream, salsa, cheese, avocado, etc. Enjoy!2 tablespoons of lime juice, 6-8 pita pockets
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My name is Ania, and I am very glad to see you here. I have always loved cooking; even some of my earliest memories are flipping through a cookbook and making pudding standing on a stool because I was too small to reach the stove.
You should know that I am not a professionally trained chef, just a big food lover who grew up in a family obsessed with cooking and focused on what we eat.
