Chili’s Fajita Recipe: All in One Place

Chili’s is famous for its chilies! They are so famous that we often forget their other items, such as fajitas. We have been to Chili’s a lot, and our family loves their fajitas because of the great combination of flavors.

But going to Chili’s every time for just a good fajita isn’t worth the drive. So, we decided to take a shot at the fajitas ourselves. Everyone loves different Chili’s fajitas, so we decided to make both chicken and beef.

We also decided to throw in a pita recipe because it is so delicious! So, without further ado, let’s jump into Chili’s fajita recipe!

Chili’s Copycat Recipes of Fajitas

In this part of the article, we are going to be explaining the ingredients and the process of making the phenomenal fajitas that will just sweep you off your feet.

Our recipes are so close to the originals that they will taste the same. So, let’s jump to recipes for copycat Chili’s chicken fajitas and beef fajitas.

Ingredients

(a) For the Sauce:

• Soy Sauce — 2 teaspoons
• Water — 2 tablespoons
• Fresh Lime Juice — ½ teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper — ¼ teaspoon

(b) For the Marination:

• Water — ⅓ cup
• Fresh Lime Juice — ⅓ cup
• Vegetable Oil — 2 tablespoons
• White Vinegar — 1 tablespoon
• Soy Sauce — 1 tablespoon
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper — ¼ teaspoon
• Chili Powder — ½ teaspoon
• Cayenne Pepper — ½ teaspoon
• Onion Powder — ¼ teaspoon
• Garlic Powder — ¼ teaspoon
• Liquid Smoke — ½ teaspoon
• Salt — 1 teaspoon
• Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts — 5 pieces

(c) For the Assembly:

• Bell Peppers — 3
• Large White Onions — 2 
• Flour Tortillas — As needed
• Olive Oil — 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Step 1: Mix all your chicken marination ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir them together well, so there are no clumps. Now, use a knife to make three slits in the chicken breasts. You can also use a fork to pierce the chicken if you want. Now, add your chicken pieces to the marination batter. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the fridge overnight or for 7 to 8 hours.

Step 2: Your next step for the next day is to sauté the vegetables. Place your cast iron skillet or non-stick pan on the stovetop at medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the skillet and let it heat up for a while. Add chopped bell peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté until the onions become translucent and the peppers start to soften. While this happens, prepare your chicken.

Step 3: If you have a grill, that’s great; otherwise, you can use a grilling pan for this step. Take your chicken breasts out of the fridge. Put your pan on medium-high heat on the stove. Oil the pan a bit, place the chicken on the pan, cook for 15 minutes, and flip occasionally. If you are doing it on a grill, do the same, but you don’t need to add any extra oil.

Step 4: Now, you will make the Vegetable Finishing Sauce. Take a small bowl and add all your ingredients to make the sauce. Add your sauce to the peppers and onions in the pan and let it all simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5: Check if the chicken is cooked, and if it is, take it off and let it sit for a while. Now, toss your tortillas on a pan and warm them up. Slice the chicken into strips after it has cooled down a bit. Arrange everything in a large dish and serve it with delicious toppings like cheddar cheese, lettuce, carrots, sour cream, etc. Let everyone make their own fajitas and enjoy!

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Spicy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients

(a) For the Assembly (Same as Grilled Chicken Fajitas):

• Bell Peppers — 3
• Large White Onions — 2 
• Flour Tortillas — As needed
• Olive Oil — 2 tablespoons

(b) For the Marination:

• Water — ⅓ cup
• Lime Juice — ⅓ cup
• Olive Oil — 2 ½ tablespoons
• Soy Sauce — 1 tablespoon
• Oregano — ⅓ teaspoon
• Brown Sugar — 3 teaspoon
• Cumin — ¼ teaspoon
• Chili Flakes — ½ or 1 teaspoon
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper — ¼ teaspoon
• Ancho Chili Powder — 1 teaspoon
• Cayenne Pepper — ½ teaspoon
• Onion Powder — ¼ teaspoon
• Garlic (Chopped) — 1 teaspoon
• Paprika — ¼ teaspoon
• Salt — 1 teaspoon
• Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts — 5 pieces

How to Make Spicy Chicken Fajitas (Instructions)

Step 1: Mix all your marination ingredients in a large bowl. Make 3 slits in the chicken breasts or poke holes with a fork. It will help the ingredients reach inside. Now, add the pieces to the marination mix. Cover it up and let it marinate for 5 hours or overnight. 

Step 2: After adequately marinating your chicken, heat a pan with some olive oil on medium heat. Then add your chicken to the pan and let it cook for 20 minutes. Make sure to flip after 10 minutes, so all sides of the chicken breasts get evenly cooked. Now, remove the chicken and let it sit for a while.

Step 3: Add the chopped onions and bell peppers to the same pan. You can add more oil if you need to. Sauté the onions and peppers until they become soft and a little brown. You can add the remaining marination batter to the onions and peppers. It will help bring more flavor. Let everything simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. Take it off after there’s no liquid left.

Step 4: Warm up the tortillas on a pan, and while that warms, cut your chicken into strips and place it in a serving dish along with the vegetables. Take your warmed-up tortillas and enjoy them with your favorite fajita toppings.

Chili’s Steak Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients

(a) For the Vegetable Finishing Sauce:

• Soy Sauce — 1 teaspoon
• Water — 2 tablespoons
• Lime Juice — ½ teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

(b) For the Assembly:

• Red, Green, and Orange Bell Peppers — 3 (1 of each)
• Large White Onions — 1
• Flour Tortillas — As needed
• Olive Oil — 2 tablespoons

(c) For the Marination:

• Water — ⅓ cup
• Lime Juice — ¼ cup
• Olive Oil — 3 tablespoons
• Soy Sauce — 3 teaspoons
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper — ⅛ teaspoon
• Cayenne Pepper — ½ teaspoon
• Garlic (chopped) — 4 cloves
• Liquid Smoke — ½ teaspoon
• Salt — 1 teaspoon
• Flat Iron Steak (2 to 3 lbs) — 1

How to Make Steak Sizzling Fajitas (Instructions)

Step 1: Take a zip-lock bag and mix all your marinating ingredients. Put your steak in the bag and mix the ingredients well with the steak. Let the beef marinate in the fridge for 4 to 24 hours. The more time you marinate, the better the flavor.

Step 2: Get a cast iron skillet and add olive oil to it. Let the skillet heat for a minute, and add your onions and all the bell peppers. Sauté the onions and peppers until the onions become translucent, and the peppers turn soft. You can also cook them until they brown a little. Now, mix your Vegetable Finishing Sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour it into the pan with the veggies. Let everything simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low heat.

Step 3: Once the meat is done marinating, take it out of the fridge. Light up your grill and bring it up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the steak like you usually would and check if the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Take it off and set it aside.

Step 4: Warm your tortillas while the steak cools. Now, cut your steak into strips and put them in a bowl or dish with the vegetables. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese, etc., and enjoy the delicious meal.

Pita Fajita Chili’s Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

(a) For the Assembly:

• Red, Green, and Orange Bell Peppers — 3 (1 of each)
• Large White Onions — 1
• Naan — As needed
• Olive Oil — 2 tablespoons

(b) For the Marination

• Water — ⅓ cup
• Lime Juice — ¼ cup
• Olive Oil — 3 tablespoons
• Taco Seasonings — 3 teaspoons
• Salt — 1 teaspoon
• Flank Steak or Chicken Breasts

How to Make Pita Fajitas (Instructions)

Step 1: Marinate the meat in a bowl and keep it in the fridge overnight.

Step 2: Sauté the vegetables in olive oil until soft.

Step 3: Grill the steak at 400℉ or cook the chicken breasts on a pan.

Step 4: Warm the naan bread on the stove or in the oven for a few minutes, and then serve everything with your favorite toppings.

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FAQ

Summary

You can easily make Chili’s fajitas at home now that you have the copycat recipes in your hands. Trust us; these will taste amazing. Your whole family will think you bought them from Chili’s restaurant.

We hope you try out these recipes and give us your feedback. We love spreading the joy of cooking with you. Have a fantastic day!