Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
If you’re on the hunt for a low-carb meal that’s packed with veggies and loaded with Mexican flavors, you can’t beat these Chicken Fajita Foil Packets. They’re made on the grill and contain tender chicken, peppers, onions, and glorious fajita seasoning for a hint of spice.
This is the perfect summer recipe as it gets a lightness from the sweet peppers and a zesty kick from juiced limes. You’ll also get a decent amount of protein from the skinless chicken breasts and a dose of healthy fat from the extra virgin olive oil. In short, it’s a great all-rounder!
But what sets these Chicken Fajita Foil Packets apart is the fact that they’re made without tortillas. That’s right, this recipe relies entirely on veggies and protein to hold it together. So, it’s ideal for everyone from keto eaters to low-carb warriors.
Why You’ll Love These Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
- They’re light and low-carb but are loaded with lean protein.
- They get a delicious flavor from the fajita packet (so, there’s no worrying about making marinades!).
- You can reuse the leftovers to make burrito bowls or throw them on top of a salad for lunch the next day.
- The recipe is incredibly easy and is a perfect pick for beginners who are just getting used to the kitchen.
- You can make them ahead of time.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts: Choose skinless chicken breasts that have all their fat trimmed off.
- Green peppers and red peppers: For a touch of sweetness (and make sure they’re thinly sliced).
- Yellow onion: Gives the recipe a burst of sweet and savory flavor.
- Fajita seasoning mix: To give the chicken breast and veggies tons of flavor.
- Extra virgin olive oil: For coating the chicken and veggies while adding healthy fat to the mix.
- Limes: For a burst of fresh flavor.
- Water: Moistens the fajita mix and helps it spread evenly over the rest of the ingredients.
How to Make Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
- Step One: Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Step Two: Add the chicken, green peppers, red peppers, and onions to a large bowl.
- Step Three: In another bowl, whisk the Fajita seasoning mix, olive oil, lime juice, and water.
- Step Four: Pour mixture into the chicken bowl and toss to cover.
- Step Five: Cut six sheets of aluminum foil about twelve inches long. Place about two cups of the veggie and chicken mixture in the center of the foil.
- Step Six: Fold the foil crosswise over the chicken and veggies mixture before rolling the bottom to seal. You should still have one open side.
- Step Seven: Take a tablespoon of the liquid at the bottom of the veggie and chicken bowl and pour into the packet. Roll up the side to seal fully.
- Step Eight: Grill for 20 minutes and serve hot.
Equipment Needed
You don’t need much equipment to pull these Chicken Fajita Foil Packets together. If you’re new to cooking, I recommend picking up these kitchen staples to make your life easier.
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What to Serve with Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
If you don’t want to eat these Chicken Fajita Foil Packets by themselves, feel free to serve them with the following sides:
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Use a knife to open the packets and not your bare hands or you may well get burnt! It’s also a good idea to wear a pair of gloves to avoid any of the liquid spilling onto your hands.
- Make sure you slice the chicken breasts into thin strips so they’ll cook quickly and be ready at the same time as the rest of the veggies. This should allow all the ingredients to finish cooking together.
- Season the ingredients carefully. You’ll want to make sure the marinade coats everything equally for a balanced flavor.
Variations and Substitutions
- You can use chicken thighs instead if you prefer, but you’ll need to carefully remove the bone.
- Add a scoop of sour cream or guacamole to the top of your foil packets for a touch of indulgence!
Storage Instructions
You can easily store your fajita packets in the fridge once they’ve reached room temperature. Just put them in an airtight container and leave them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
When you need to reheat them, either pop them in the oven or the microwave until warmed through.
Can I Freeze?
While you can freeze these Chicken Fajita Foil Packets, the texture of the peppers might deteriorate over time.
Chicken Recipes for the Grill
This is a topic I know something about! Check out these other mouthwatering chicken recipes for the grill.
- Honey Sriracha Chicken
- Chicken Fajita Burgers
- Maple Dijon Grilled Chicken
- Ginger Lime Chicken
- Taco Chicken Burgers
- Grilled Honey Dijon Chicken
- Grilled Herb Chicken
You’ll also enjoy Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas, Baked Chicken Parmesan, South of the Border Chicken, Chicken Fajita Soup and One-Pot Chicken Fajita Rice.
Craving something sweet? Try these Banana Boats.
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Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 2 green peppers cut into strips
- 2 red peppers cut into strips
- 1 large yellow onion cut into strips
- 1 package Fajita seasoning mix
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 limes juiced
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Add chicken, green peppers, red peppers and onions to a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together Fajita seasoning mix, olive oil, lime juice and water. Pour mixture into chicken bowl and toss to cover.
- Cut 6 sheets of aluminum foil about 12 inches long. Place about 2 cups of the veggie/chicken mixture in the center of the foil.
- Fold foil crosswise over the chicken/veggie mixture and roll the bottom to seal. You should still have one open side. Take a tbsp of the liquid at the bottom of the veggie/chicken bowl and pour into the packet. Roll up the side to seal fully.
- Grill for 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Very good recipe will make again. thank you
Very good recipe will make again. thank you