Simple Sheet Pan Rooster Fajitas

Roasted, completely seasoned rooster, colourful bell peppers, poblano peppers, and candy onions—all cooked collectively on one sheet pan. Served fajita-style with a fast, creamy Mexican-style verde sauce and fire-charred tortillas. Every part is straightforward, flavorful, and comes collectively very quickly. These fajitas are a enjoyable, any-night-of-the-week dinner that feels additional particular (however is secretly really easy!).

Certain, it’s referred to as Taco Tuesday – however at present, we’re making it Fajita Wednesday! Tacos and fajitas are form of like cousins. Historically, fajitas are served scorching scorching on a skillet with grilled meat, peppers, and onions. Tacos are extra grab-and-go, usually with a variety of fillings.

Actually, perhaps these are slightly taco-ish. However my imaginative and prescient was fajitas—and I’m sticking with it. These are contemporary, flavorful, and so good for summer time nights.

I really made this recipe a number of weeks in the past, simply earlier than Cinco de Mayo, however waited to share it as a result of it felt slightly extra seasonal—brilliant and summery. I’ve been saving it for the best Tuesday!

And in line with my cousin Abby, at present is that day. She’s been asking for the recipe since she first noticed the preview and mentioned, “It is advisable publish it already!”

So right here it’s! I’m actually excited to lastly share these. They’re easy to prep, particularly whenever you use my selfmade Mexican fajita/taco seasoning mix. Actually, essentially the most time-consuming half is simply slicing the veggies!

Let’s leap into the small print

Substances

• rooster breast
• salted butter – or olive oil, however I desire butter
• garlic
• taco seasoning – I shared my combine within the notes
• yellow onions
• bell peppers
• poblano peppers
• flour tortillas – I really like Caramelo Tortillas, charred them over a gasoline burner
• mashed avocados and lime – for serving

Substances – for the sauce

• plain Greek yogurt
• mayo – or you need to use extra Greek yogurt
• salsa verde
• pickled jalapeños
• cilantro
• Cotija or feta cheese

Particular Instruments

For these fast fajitas, you want a sheet pan and a mixing bowl. Plus a number of different on a regular basis kitchen instruments.

Steps

Step 1: Roast the Rooster, Peppers & Onions

On a big sheet pan, toss the rooster with a number of pats of butter, minced garlic, your favourite taco seasoning, sliced onions, bell peppers, and poblano peppers. Season every little thing generously with salt and pepper.

Unfold every little thing out in a fair layer and bake till the rooster is cooked via and the veggies are tender. The precise time will rely on how massive or small you slice the rooster—simply regulate it!

Tip: In case your sheet pan feels crowded (otherwise you’re doubling the recipe), divide every little thing between two pans for even cooking. It’s good for meal prep too!

Step 2: Combine the Creamy Verde Sauce

Whereas the rooster is roasting, whisk collectively the fast creamy verde sauce. It’s tremendous easy however provides a lot taste.

In a small bowl, mix:

Stir all of it collectively and put aside. That’s it!

Step 3: Assemble the Fajitas

Now for the enjoyable half—constructing your fajitas!

I like to char flour tortillas over the gasoline burner for slightly smoky taste. If that’s not an choice, simply heat them in a dry skillet till they’re flippantly toasted.

Right here’s how I prefer to layer mine:

1. Begin with smashed avocado, seasoned with lime juice and flaky sea salt.

2. Add the roasted peppers and onions.

3. High with juicy, golden rooster.

4. Drizzle over that creamy verde sauce.

5. End with shredded cheese, contemporary cilantro, and an excellent squeeze of lime.

So scrumptious. Really easy. And such a enjoyable dinner any evening of the week!

The edges

With regards to fajitas, the edges are simply as necessary as the primary occasion! I really like serving these with a aspect of rice—my go-to is a straightforward model made with corn tortillas, olive oil, and sea salt for slightly texture and taste.

Don’t neglect the necessities:

And naturally, a margarita (or two!) makes all of it really feel like a summer time celebration.

Searching for different fast Mexican recipes? Listed here are a number of concepts: 

Crispy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Buffalo Rooster Taquitos

Sheet Pan Chipotle Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa

Crockpot Crispy Rooster Tinga Tacos with Avocado Jalapeño Crema

Lastly, for those who make these Simple Sheet Pan Rooster Fajitas, be sure you depart a remark and/or give this recipe a score! Above all, I really like to listen to from you guys and all the time do my greatest to reply to each remark. And naturally, for those who do make this recipe, don’t neglect to tag me on Instagram! Trying via the pictures of recipes you all have made is my favourite!