This is the best chicken fajita seasoning mix, it is homemade, yet authentic, and gluten free as well!
Fajitas are one of my favorite recipes to make. You know me, I love anything Mexican style. My husband and I absolutely love making and enjoying them together. I have perfectly nailed down the BEST fajita seasoning mix. It is completely homemade, yet authentic, and gluten free as well!
I hate when those seasoning packets put in so many additives, and you don't know what is in them. That is why I typically make my own seasonings mixes.
You can grab my taco seasonings mix in this recipe. But, this one is for my fajita mix. Yes, they are different.
So, what is the difference between taco seasonings and fajita seasonings? Taco seasonings tend to have more chili powder and are a bit spicier. Fajita seasonings are a bit sweet and more cumin forward. However, you can make your seasonings spicy, if that is what you prefer.
You can tell how fresh this seasonings mix is. I love making homemade chicken fajita seasoning because I know exactly what is in it! This is a gluten free fajita mix; however, be mindful as some herbs and spices may have hidden gluten. Use a certified gluten free brand.
What You Need For Authentic, Homemade Chicken Fajita Seasoning
Yes, I am more of a chicken fajita person; however, this fajita mix can be used on pretty much any meat, as well as, the vegetables.
- Salt
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cumin
- Black pepper
- Granulated sugar
So, what is the difference between taco seasonings and fajita seasonings? Taco seasonings tend to have more chili powder and are a bit spicier. Fajita seasonings are a bit sweet and more cumin forward. However, you can make your fajita seasonings spicy, if that is what you prefer.
This fajita mix will make about 2.5 tablespoons of mix and I typically use that for 1 to 1.5 pounds of meat. However, you can adjust that to your liking!
Also, I always use a granulated sugar replacement; however, you can use actual sugar in this recipe.
How to Make Fajitas
So, how exactly do you make a fajita using my authentic seasoning blend. When my husband and I make them, we typically do steak and chicken, as I am a chicken gal and he is a steak guy. For steak, you can use NY Strip or flank. However, you can make just one of those meats or a different type of meat.
Again, my seasonings mix is for 1 to 1.5 pounds of meat. You can use one pound of a single meat or a half pound of two different types of meat.
For just chicken fajitas, I use two chicken breasts which equal a total one pound, half pound per breast. I use most of the best fajita seasoning for it, but I leave some for veggies. However, pick your type of meat, we will just be discussing chicken.
Slice the chicken breasts in half longwise. Then, slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Add the chicken strips to a bowl and sprinkle on the seasonings. Save some of the seasonings if making vegetables. Mix in the seasonings very well. Cover and store in the fridge for 30 minutes, until ready to cook.
Cooking
I prefer to cut the chicken into strips first, as chicken breasts are very uneven, one side is small and thin, while the other is long and tall. Therefore, it tends to cook unevenly.
For fajitas, I like to use two bell peppers and one red onion. When you are about ready to cook, slice those up into thin strips. We will add some of the fajita seasoning on those veggies.
We like to make the fajitas on the BBQ grill, we use a Blackstone; however, you can make them in the oven or on a cast iron.
Heat up the grill, greasing with oil, then add the meat and veggies and grill until they are fully cooked and the veggies are soft. Sprinkle any remaining seasonings on the veggies. I like to combine everything in a cast iron skillet for the full experience.
What To Serve with Fajitas
My favorite taco shell are Mission street corn tortillas. For those on weight watchers, they are only 1 point! Plus, they are gluten free too. Of course, you can use any tortilla that you love.
For toppings, I love substituting plain, nonfat Greek yogurt for sour cream. Then, I typically use Trader's lite Mexican cheese blend, and my zero point, skinny salsa.
This makes the perfect leftovers as well. I will typically eat the meat and veggies as a rice bowl. You can make my Instant Pot rice, perfect stovetop rice, cilantro lime rice or Mexican rice.
Don't forget, you are going to need an appetizer while you let the meat set. Try my fiesta corn dip, meaty queso dip or my skinny salsa. OH! And of course, you are going to need a skinny margarita!!
Best Fajita Seasoning
This is the best chicken fajita seasoning mix, it is homemade, yet authentic, and gluten free as well!
Best Fajita Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon granular sugar replacement
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Use these seasonings for 1 to 1.5 pounds of meat, see the body of the text for how to make the fajitas!
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