Chicken Fajita Sandwiches

5 from 1 vote

Chicken Fajita Sandwiches made with chicken strips, and vegetables, spiced with homemade fajita seasoning, stuffed inside sandwich bread with lots of cheese. This chicken fajita grilled cheese sandwich is loaded with Mexican flavors. You can make it within 30-minutes.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Main, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex cuisine

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Preeti Nayak

Equipment

Heavy bottom pan

Ingredients

To make Fajita seasoning

½ tablespoon red chili powder or paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon onion powder
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon cumin powder
½ tablespoon oregano
½ tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper powder

For Chicken marinade

2 boneless and skinless, chicken breasts you can also use chicken thighs
2 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoon lemon juice
4 teaspoon Fajita seasoning recipe given below

For Fajita veggies

1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1-2 teaspoon fajita seasoning

To assemble the sandwich

8 sandwich bread slices or use burger buns
processed cheese slice or use any favorite cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese.)
Mozzarella cheese
1-2 teaspoon butter (use as required)

Instructions

Prepare the Fajita Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients mentioned under fajita seasoning. Remove 1 teaspoon of seasoning from it and set it aside. We will use that later to season the vegetables.
½ tablespoon red chili powder or paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ tablespoon onion powder, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, ½ tablespoon cumin powder, ½ tablespoon oregano, ½ tablespoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
Marinate the chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half. You will get 4 pieces from 2 chicken breasts. Add fajita seasoning, oil, and lemon juice. Rub gently to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2 boneless and skinless, chicken breasts, 2 teaspoon olive oil, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, 4 teaspoon Fajita seasoning
Cook the chicken: Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, place the marinated chicken. Cook until char marks appear on both sides of the chicken. Remove to a plate and rest for 10 minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips. Scrape off the burnt bits from the pan, or you can wipe them with a kitchen towel.
Cook the Fajita Vegetables: To the same pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil. Add onions and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the reserved fajita seasoning. Cook it for 1 more minute or until the vegetables are soft. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce (optional). Add it as it gives some moisture to the veggies. Mix well and remove from heat.
1 onion, sliced, 1 red bell pepper, sliced, 1 green bell pepper, sliced, 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced, 1-2 teaspoon fajita seasoning
To assemble the sandwich: Place a sandwich bread slice on a plate. Top it with the cheese, fajita vegetables, and chicken. Cover with another bread slice. Apply butter to the top slice. Place the buttered side of the sandwich in a heated pan. Cook on low heat for a minute or until crisp and golden. Apply butter on the other side of the sandwich. Flip it. Cook for a minute and remove. Slice the fajita sandwich in half and serve hot with tomato sauce or hot sauce, sour cream, salsa, or Guacamole.
8 sandwich bread slices or use burger buns, processed cheese slice or use any favorite cheese, Mozzarella cheese

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Notes

If using chicken breast, slice it in half to ensure even cooking.
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour for optimal flavor. It makes the chicken soft, juicy, and flavorful.
Always cook chicken on high heat.
Let cooked chicken rest before slicing.
Do not overcook vegetables.

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