Homemade Fajitas
After years in Santa Fe, my kids fell in love with this simple yet delicious homemade fajitas recipe, and today, I’m sharing it with you!
A vibrant, hands-on dinner that’s all about flavor, fun, and sharing.
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30-35 min
Serves: 10
For the veggie mix:
¼ cup avocado oil
2 large red onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 jalapeños, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 red bell peppers, chopped
2 yellow bell peppers, chopped
10 green tomatillos, chopped
2 bunches of cilantro (stems and leaves separated)
Your favorite fajita spices (like cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the chicken:
¼ cup avocado oil
10 chicken breasts (1 per person), cut into 1-inch bites or long strips
To serve:
Warm tortillas
Sour cream
Chopped cilantro leaves (from above)
Grated cheese
Salsa
Guacamole
Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
Make the veggie base:
Heat ¼ cup of avocado oil in a large saucepan.
Add onions, garlic, and jalapeños. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent.
Stir in the bell peppers, tomatillos, and cilantro stems.
Season with your favorite spices, salt, and pepper.
Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are tender and juicy.
Set the mixture aside.
Prepare the chicken:
Heat another ¼ cup of avocado oil in a large pan.
Sauté the chicken pieces until golden and cooked through.
Return the veggie mixture to the pan, toss everything together, and heat until warmed through.
Serve it all up:
Warm your tortillas.
Set the table with sour cream, grated cheese, salsa, guacamole, and cilantro leaves.
Let everyone build their own perfect fajita — full of flavor, color, and crunch
It’s a really fun, delicious dinner!
written by Marjolein Brugman
Marjolein Brugman is the founder of lighterliving and Aeropilates. “lighterliving is a movement and lifestyle choice we can all make. Let’s make it simple – make one decision a day to be better and watch the small steps lead to big changes. Eat smart, stay active, and you’ll live to feel a lighter life."
