Copycat Texas Roadhouse Street-Fare Fajitas

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Street-Fare Fajitas

Discover our Copycat Texas Roadhouse Street-Fare Fajitas recipe, a sizzling and aromatic dish that brings the legendary street food of Texas straight to your kitchen. With marinated chicken, peppers, onions, and warm tortillas, this meal will transport you straight to a bustling roadside stand.

Time: Prep - 30 mins, Cook - 15 mins, Total - 45 mins
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Street Food

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 2 bell peppers (any color) 1 medium onion 8 small flour tortillas 2 tbsp vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 lime, cut into wedges Fajita seasoning blend

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in a mix of fajita seasoning, lime juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  2. Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
  4. In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion strips. Cook for 2 3 minutes or until tender. Return the chicken to the pan and warm it up.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
  6. Serve the sizzling fajita mix with warm tortillas, lime wedges, and your choice of toppings.

Chef’s Insight

Don't forget to serve this dish with a side of our homemade guacamole for an extra touch of Tex-Mex flair!

Notes

To enhance the sizzling effect, you can place the fajita mix on a preheated cast iron skillet and serve immediately.

Cultural or Historical Background

Texas Roadhouse Street-Fare Fajitas are inspired by the bustling food stands found along the highways and backroads of Texas, where they have been serving up delicious street food since the 1950s.