Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas

This simple, yet flavorful recipe is a family favorite and an easy way to nourish a lot of people without too much fuss!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pastured chicken breasts - sliced thinly (or use thinly-sliced steak or salmon fillets)
  • 2 colorful peppers (red, yellow, orange)- sliced thinly
  • 1 onion- peeled, sliced long-wise into similar thickness as the peppers
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coffee, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • Your Preferred Toppings and Sides: tortillas, black beans, brown rice, hot sauce, minced cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese, chives, avocado, lime wedges, tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cumin, chili powder, coffee, garlic, salt and pepper. Add in the olive oil and blend. 
  3. In a large bowl, place the chicken breasts and drizzle half of the spice mixture over the chicken. Toss to coat and place on a sheet pan. Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
  4. Into the remaining mixture in the small bowl, toss the peppers and onions. Place on a separate sheet pan. 
  5. At the end of the 10 minutes, place the veggie sheet pan in the oven below the chicken. Continue cooking for another 20 minutes or until chicken and veggies are done. 
  6. Serve family-style with toppings on the side and allow family members to make their own fajita plate creations. 
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Amy Rind, BCHN

Amy Rind is a board-certified nutrition + wellness counselor focused on helping women gain digestive and hormonal freedom through nutrition + self-care.

Whether you are dealing with imbalances from stress and aging, transitioning through perimenopause or menopause, burdened by digestive concerns or navigating more complex health issues, nourishing yourself is the foundation of healing. And I love empowering women to discover how embracing YOUR best nutrient-dense eating approach coupled with self-kindness, plant education and mindful lifestyle can dramatically change the course of your life.

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