For two or scaled up for many, these chicken fajitas are perfect for any day of the week.
Chicken fajitas for two (or more!) have got to be one of the most made recipes in my kitchen and my parent’s kitchen. The original recipe dates back to a clipping cut from either a Canadian Living or Chatelaine magazine probably published before I was born (aka over 25 years ago!). An indication that this recipe (or at least the version I make today) has truly stood the test of time and is a family favorite.
A fun fact: it’s also one of my boyfriend’s favorite meals – the trick to knowing is how he bounces as he eats (I think I have an example of this on my Instagram highlights!).
Yes, spices not a marinade. Chicken fajitas are a perfect weeknight meal that requires no forethought other than having the ingredients on hand and your favorite toppings. A secret to speeding up the process is to have the spice mix ready. I like to mix chili powder, oregano, cumin and garlic salt together to make a Tex-Mex spice mix that is perfect for these fajitas, as well as taco meat and chili (and others I’m sure!). Having it ready means it’s easy to grab in a pinch and you don’t have to use that spice packet or remember to buy it!
Fajitas start with the meat: You’ll need 1/4 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast, chicken cutlets or skirt steak for each person.
How To Serve Chicken Fajitas
I’m sure everyone has their own opinion on how to serve chicken fajitas – or fajitas of any kind for that matter. When it’s just my boyfriend and I, we like to put the pan on the table with all the fixings around letting up make our own (the pretty made fajitas photographed were solely for the blog post lol). Typically along with tortillas, we like to have hot sauce (my boyfriend really likes this one by Chuck Hughes), sour cream, lime wedges, diced tomatoes, and cheddar cheese. When we have iceberg on hand, we also like some shredded lettuce and sometimes we even whip out the salsa. Interestingly, I do the exact same thing when I make fajitas for guests… however maybe a nice serving bowl instead of straight of the pan.
Restaurant Style Fajitas (Authentic Mexican Recipe)
FAQ
How much does 1 pound of fajita feed?
How many ounces of meat are in a fajita?
What is a serving of fajitas?
What is the best meat for fajitas?
How much beef fajitas should you serve per person?
When it comes to beef fajitas, you’ll want to serve a bit more meat per person. Aim for around 3 /4 pound (12 ounces) of meat per person. This will ensure that everyone gets a hearty portion. 3. Shrimp Fajitas If you’re serving shrimp fajitas, plan on approximately 1 /4 pound (4 ounces) of shrimp per person.
How many servings of lean meats should one have per day?
Ideally, each person consumes between 300 and 500 g of meat per week, which means a very small steak per day. This includes red and white meats such as chicken and fish, although they are less fatty.
How much fajita meat should a group of 10 eat?
For a group of 10 people, it is recommended to have around 5 to 10 pounds of fajita meat. Asim is the CEO & founder of AtOnce. After 5 years of marketing & customer service experience, he’s now using Artificial Intelligence to save people time.
How much raw fajita meat should I buy?
You should at 20% more to the raw meat quantity you buy. For example, if one person is going to eat 8 oz of cooked fajita meat at a party you should buy 9.6 ounces of raw meat per person. How much uncooked Fajita meat per person for 10 People – You will need 84 oz or 5.25 pounds