Hasselback chicken fajitas are the low carb way to enjoy the flavors of Mexico! This simple low carb chicken recipe is seasoned with fajita seasoning and stuffed with peppers and onions.
What is hasselback chicken?
Hasselback is a technique usually done on potatoes. Today, we’re making hasselback chicken instead.
You’ll just need a sharp knife and some chicken breasts to get started.
Cut slits into the chicken breasts about 1/2 inch apart, being careful not to cut all the way through the chicken.
We’re going to fill each of those slits with onions and bell peppers.
Be sure to watch the video at the top of this post to see the technique in action! It’s so simple!
Fajita Hasselback Chicken Recipe:
To start, slice an onion and a bell pepper into thin strips.
Grab your chicken breasts and cut slits a 1/2 inch apart in the breast. Don’t cut all the way through the chicken!
Drizzle the chicken with a little olive oil and sprinkle on your fajita seasoning.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 5-6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bell pepper sliced into thin strips
- 1 sweet onion sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 lime
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cut slits into the tops of the breasts, about 1/2 inch apart, being careful not to slice all the way through the chicken.
- Transfer chicken to the baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts.
- Stir together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Sprinkle over each side of the chicken.
- Stuff a strip of onion and pepper inside each slit in the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through.
- Squeeze the juice of the lime over each chicken breast. Divide the cheese between each breast and sprinkle over the top. Bake for 2 more minutes to melt the cheese.
- Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
