Straightforward Sheet Pan Rooster Fajitas.

Straightforward Sheet Pan Rooster Fajitas

Roasted, completely seasoned rooster, colourful bell peppers, poblano peppers, and candy onions—all cooked collectively on one sheet pan. Served fajita-style with a fast, creamy Mexican-style verde sauce and fire-charred tortillas. Every little thing is easy, flavorful, and comes collectively very quickly. These fajitas are a enjoyable, any-night-of-the-week dinner that feels further particular (however is secretly really easy!).

Certain, it’s known as Taco Tuesday – however at the moment, we’re making it Fajita Wednesday! Tacos and fajitas are form of like cousins. Historically, fajitas are served scorching sizzling on a skillet with grilled meat, peppers, and onions. Tacos are extra grab-and-go, usually with a variety of fillings.

Truthfully, possibly these are slightly taco-ish. However my imaginative and prescient was fajitas—and I’m sticking with it. These are recent, flavorful, and so good for summer time nights.

I truly made this recipe a couple of weeks in the past, simply earlier than Cinco de Mayo, however waited to share it as a result of it felt slightly extra seasonal—vibrant and summery. I’ve been saving it for the fitting Tuesday!

And in line with my cousin Abby, at the moment is that day. She’s been asking for the recipe since she first noticed the preview and mentioned, “It’s good to put up it already!”

So right here it’s! I’m actually excited to lastly share these. They’re easy to prep, particularly while you use my do-it-yourself Mexican fajita/taco seasoning mix. Truthfully, essentially the most time-consuming half is simply slicing the veggies!

Let’s bounce into the main points

Substances

• rooster breast
• salted butter – or olive oil, however I desire butter
• garlic
• taco seasoning – I shared my combine within the notes
• yellow onions
• bell peppers
• poblano peppers
• flour tortillas – I really like Caramelo Tortillas, charred them over a fuel burner
• mashed avocados and lime – for serving

Substances – for the sauce

• plain Greek yogurt
• mayo – or you should use extra Greek yogurt
• salsa verde
• pickled jalapeños
• cilantro
• Cotija or feta cheese

Particular Instruments

For these fast fajitas, you want a sheet pan and a mixing bowl. Plus a couple of different on a regular basis kitchen instruments.

Steps

Step 1: Roast the Rooster, Peppers & Onions

On a big sheet pan, toss the rooster with a couple of pats of butter, minced garlic, your favourite taco seasoning, sliced onions, bell peppers, and poblano peppers. Season every thing generously with salt and pepper.

Unfold every thing out in an excellent layer and bake till the rooster is cooked by means of and the veggies are tender. The precise time will rely upon how giant or small you slice the rooster—simply control it!

Tip: In case your sheet pan feels crowded (otherwise you’re doubling the recipe), divide every thing between two pans for even cooking. It’s good for meal prep too!

Step 2: Combine the Creamy Verde Sauce

Whereas the rooster is roasting, whisk collectively the fast creamy verde sauce. It’s tremendous easy however provides a lot taste.

In a small bowl, mix:

Stir all of it collectively and put aside. That’s it!

Step 3: Assemble the Fajitas

Now for the enjoyable half—constructing your fajitas!

I like to char flour tortillas over the fuel burner for slightly smoky taste. If that’s not an choice, simply heat them in a dry skillet till they’re calmly toasted.

Right here’s how I wish to layer mine:

1. Begin with smashed avocado, seasoned with lime juice and flaky sea salt.

2. Add the roasted peppers and onions.

3. Prime with juicy, golden rooster.

4. Drizzle over that creamy verde sauce.

5. End with shredded cheese, recent cilantro, and a very good squeeze of lime.

So scrumptious. Really easy. And such a enjoyable dinner any night time of the week!

The edges

In the case of fajitas, the edges are simply as necessary as the primary occasion! I really like serving these with a facet of rice and do-it-yourself tortillas chips. I bake the chips within the oven utilizing tortillas, olive oil, and sea salt. We love them!

Don’t overlook the necessities:

And naturally, a margarita (or two!) makes all of it really feel like a summer time celebration.

On the lookout for different fast Mexican recipes? Listed below are a couple of concepts: 

Crispy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Buffalo Rooster Taquitos

Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa

Crockpot Crispy Rooster Tinga Tacos with Avocado Jalapeño Crema

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