Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions in a Flour Tortilla Recipe

Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions in a Flour Tortilla Recipe

Who needs a restaurant when sizzling vegan “chicken” fajitas can light up your kitchen like a fiesta?
Sweet peppers and onions mingle in a pan, releasing aromas that practically demand a margarita.
Every tortilla wrap cradles juicy plant-based “chicken,” making Monday feel like Taco Tuesday without judgment.
Spices flirt with taste buds, proving vegan meals can still punch hard and feel indulgent.
Serve with guacamole or vegan sour cream, because a little creaminess makes life, and fajitas, worth it.

Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions in a Flour Tortilla Recipe
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Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions in a Flour Tortilla Recipe

Vegan “chicken” fajitas with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a medley of spices, wrapped in soft flour tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the vegan “chicken” fajitas:
  • 1 lb vegan chicken strips or seitan
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 –6 flour tortillas
Optional toppings:
  • Guacamole
  • Vegan sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add vegan “chicken” strips and cook until lightly browned, 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in sliced peppers, onions, and garlic, cooking until tender and slightly charred, about 8 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir to coat evenly.
  5. Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
  6. Assemble fajitas by layering vegan “chicken” and vegetables on tortillas.
  7. Garnish with guacamole, vegan sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Nutritional Values (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 22g

Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)

  • Vitamin C: 80%
  • Vitamin A: 50%
  • Calcium: 10%
  • Iron: 15%
  • Vitamin K: 12%

Notes & Tips

  • Use colorful peppers for a visually stunning plate.
  • Marinate vegan “chicken” in lime juice for extra zest.
  • Cook veggies slightly charred for deeper flavor.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
  • Add sliced jalapeños for a spicy kick.

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