From Scratch Chicken Fajitas

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 12

From Scratch Chicken Fajitas recipe for a hearty and healthy dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

330

Sugar

Fat

Chicken fajitas are a classic Tex-Mex dish that have become popular all around the world. This recipe takes the traditional fajitas to the next level by making the dough from scratch, which allows you to personalize the recipe with your own choice of ingredients. Fajitas are a great way to sneak in some beneficial nutrients for those who don't love vegetables, as they are easily masked by the savory taste of the seasoned chicken. With this recipe, you can have a hearty and healthy dinner that the whole family will love.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and water until a dough is formed. Knead the dough until it becomes elastic and smooth.
2.	Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and flatten each piece into a circle.
3.	In a frying pan, cook the chicken thighs over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Remove and shred the chicken.
4.	Add the frozen corn or peas to the same pan and fry until heated through.
5.	Heat a separate frying pan over high heat and add the flattened dough circles. Cook until brown spots appear, then flip and cook until the other side has brown spots as well.
6.	Fill the fajitas with the shredded chicken and corn or peas, close the dough by tucking the edges in, and serve.

PROS

This recipe yields delicious and healthy chicken fajitas that are great for a family dinner.

The dough is made from scratch, allowing you to control the ingredients you use.

Fajitas are packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals from the chicken and vegetables.

CONS

This recipe takes some time and effort to prepare, particularly in making the dough from scratch.

The dough needs to be kneaded well to achieve the right consistency, and the cooking process requires close attention to avoid overcooking or burning the fajitas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.
Chicken is a lean protein that helps build and maintain muscle mass and is also rich in B vitamins.
Peas and corn are full of vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and vitamin C that support good health and immune function.
The homemade dough can also be made with whole grain flour, adding more fiber and nutrients to the meal.

	3 cups flour
	1/3 teaspoon baking powder
	2 cups water
	5 pieces chicken thighs
	2 cups frozen corn or 2 cups frozen peas