Description
These Blackstone Fajitas feature sizzling, tender chicken, steak, or a combination cooked on a hot griddle with colorful bell peppers and onions seasoned with a flavorful fajita spice blend. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for an easy outdoor dinner served with warm tortillas and fresh toppings like cilantro, lime, salsa, avocado, and optional sour cream.
Ingredients
Fajita Mixture
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) chicken breast, steak, or a combination, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 12 flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Salsa
- Avocado
- Sour cream, optional
Instructions
- Prepare and Marinate Meat: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken, steak, or both with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly and let marinate for 15–30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Preheat Griddle: Heat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat to ensure a hot cooking surface that will sear the meat and veggies perfectly.
- Cook Meat and Vegetables Separately: Add a small amount of oil to the griddle. Place the marinated meat on one side and the sliced bell peppers and onions on the other side. Cook the meat for 4–6 minutes, tossing occasionally, until it’s browned and cooked through. Cook the vegetables for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are tender and lightly charred.
- Combine and Toss: Once both components are cooked, combine the meat and vegetables on the griddle and toss together for 1–2 minutes to marry the flavors and heat everything through evenly.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the flour or corn tortillas directly on the griddle until pliable and slightly toasted for serving.
- Serve: Spoon the fajita mixture into warm tortillas and top with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, salsa, sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Chicken, steak, shrimp, or a combination can be used depending on preference.
- Slice the meat thinly and evenly to ensure quick, uniform cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the griddle; cook in batches if necessary for best results.
- Add mushrooms or zucchini to the vegetables for added variety and nutrition.
- Serve the fajitas immediately to maintain optimal texture and heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
