Sheet Pan Chicken Thigh Fajitas

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grab your sheet pan.
  2. 2Add some sliced peppers and onions to the sheet pan.
  3. 3Drizzle the peppers and onions with a little bit of olive oil.
  4. 4Season the peppers and onions with salt, pepper, and garlic.
  5. 5Grab a big bowl.
  6. 6Add 2 1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs to the bowl.
  7. 7Add lime juice, olive oil, and the listed seasonings to the chicken thighs.
  8. 8Stir everything together well until the chicken is well coated in seasoning.
  9. 9Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the sheet pan, making little holes between the peppers and onions for each thigh.
  10. 10Bake in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (preferably closer to 185 degrees F).
  11. 11Pour off any extra liquid if needed.
  12. 12Broil for a couple of minutes if desired to get a char on the veggies.
  13. 13Top the sheet pan with fresh cilantro.
  14. 14Serve over some rice.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp dried cilantro
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 4 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • Fresh cilantro
  • olive oil
  • cooking spray

Equipment

sheet panbig bowlovenbroiler

Tips

  • You can prep this meal completely ahead of time.
  • Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F, preferably closer to 185 degrees F.
  • Pour off any extra liquid before broiling for a couple of minutes to get a char on the veggies.
  • Serve with tortillas, homemade guac, pico de gallo, or Spanish rice.