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baked chicken tenders, onions, peppers, and lime wedges on a sheet pan.
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5 from 2 votes

Baked Chicken Tender Fajitas

These baked chicken tender fajitas are made with chicken tenderloins, spices, onions, and peppers! It's a complete and healthy meal that everyone will enjoy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time32 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican American
Servings: 4
Calories: 267kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 2 large onions cut into rings
  • 3 bell peppers sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoons Kosher salt or to taste
  • warm tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  • Coat the chicken tenderloins with one tablespoon of olive oil, half of the spice blend, and 2 teaspoons of lime juice. Set it aside.
  • Coat the peppers and onions with remaining olive oil, remaining spices, and remaining lime juice. Toss to combine and place them on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Once the 20 minutes are up, remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the chicken tenderloins on top of the onions and peppers. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Serve with warm tortillas and enjoy!

Notes

  • I highly recommend using chicken tenderloins, but if you want to use chicken breasts, make sure not to overcook them.
  • The second the chicken tenders and peppers come out of the oven, check for seasoning and add more salt if needed. I always recommend adding 1 teaspoon of salt for every pound of meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3701IU | Vitamin C: 126mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg