Whole30 Fajita Hasselback Chicken
This easy whole30 recipe for fajita hasselback chicken is a clean eating must do! A healthy, high protein, low carb alternative to a dinner favorite is always good in my books. A twist on fajitas with the simplicity of sheet pan chicken.
Whole30 Fajita Hasselback Chicken
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I love southwestern flavors! Cumin and chili powder are spices I often cook with because they go with absolutely everything, just like Canadian chicken.
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- Free Range:Â Free range birds must have access to the outdoors (varies from farm to farm).
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- Halal:Â Meat that comes from chicken that are well-rested and handled in a way the minimizes suffering. This practice is common in the Muslim faith.
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- Vegetarian Grain Fed:Â This means that the feed has no animal by-products. For the protein source, soy is included but keep in mind that it can alter the taste and color of the meat.
- Raised Without Antibiotics:Â This means that the chicken was raised without any antibiotics.
Hasselback Chicken
Seriously, what can you NOT do with chicken? Fry, bake, broil, roast, wings, breasts, things, and now we have hasselback. I assume hasselback chicken was inspired by hasselback potatoes, which is where you cut it almost through and stuff it with delicious flavors.
More Whole30 chicken recipes:
- Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs
- Fajita Chicken Wings
- Instant Pot Chicken Stock
- Mocha Rub Grilled Chicken
- Chili Lime Chicken
TBK’s Pro Tip: Don’t do what I first did and bake the lone peppers and chicken at the same time. The peppers will be charred. Save the peppers for the last 20 minutes.
Enjoy this fajita hasselback chicken! It’s so good, even my picky eater liked it (mom win!). Serve with lettuce wraps, cauliflower rice, or (if not Whole30) regular ol’ rice works just as well! Note: this authentic guacamole recipe is DELICIOUS on the side as well.
Chicken Fajita Hasselback Chicken
This easy whole30 recipe for fajita hasselback chicken is a clean eating must do! A healthy, high protein, low carb alternative to a dinner favorite is always good in my books. A twist on fajitas with the simplicity of sheet pan chicken. This falls under keto recipes, 21 Day Fix, 80 Day Obsession, and paleo recipe approved.
Servings 4
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 red peppers sliced
- 2 orange peppers sliced
- 2 green peppers sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsps lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375
- Slice the chicken breasts nearly through width wise, just enough to stuff.
- Add a few of the bell peppers and onions to the slits, set aside. The rest of the peppers and onions, add to another bowl.
- Combine the olive oil, lime juice, and spices in a sperate bowl.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a bowl or Ziploc bag and pour the marinade in.
- If there is any marinade left, add to the rest of the vegetables. Let side for at least an hour.
- Drizzle some olive oil onto a sheet pan, add the chicken. Pop in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. The rest of the marinade, pour over the sliced veggies.
- Pull the sheet pan out and add the vegetables. Pop back in the oven and roast until chicken is done (another 20 minutes).
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.9g | Protein: 27.9g | Fat: 17.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 82.7mg | Sodium: 263.3mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8.2g
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That chicken looks so good! The whole hasselback idea with the chicken is such an awesome idea. So yummy!
Lemony greek is next on my list to try.
That looks delicious! I have made a similar dish before! My kids love it when I add vegetables to my meat dishes! I can’t wait to try your recipe
Anything to get them to eat the veggies is a winner!
These chicken fajitas look amazing! I’ll be adding to taco Tuesday with Fajita Fridays!
Fajita Fridays sound like my kind of jam!
What a pretty dish! I haven’t tried a hasselback type dish and I love the combination of ingredients. Great way to incorporate all those pretty veggies in a dish!
I’m so inspired! I have a few variations I want to try, lemons would be so yummy
Oh man now this Hasselback chicken is on another level!! I need to try this fo sho!!!
This really does look super delicious. I am going to have to make this soon. Gosh, you have my tummy grumbling now.
This looks so yummy! I need to give it a try soon. I do love chicken, it’s one of my favorite meats. I’m sure my family will enjoy eating this.
The chicken looks perfect. Those are some amazing ingredients.
Thanks Wendy!
Oh my word yes! Fajitas sound like a really great idea for dinner.
This is what I want right now. Thanks for the idea!
I prepared hasselback chicken last week too minus those spices though. I only seasoned them with salt and pepper. Bet that’s good. I’ll follow your recipe next time. Thanks!
It takes a while to make, but it seems to be worth it. I’ll give it a try soon, thank you for sharing!
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I’ve been researching recipes for fajita hasslelback chicken & yours was the only one were the breast looked brown & visually appealing I stead of white & bland. I hope my dish looks as delicious as yours. Based on the ingredients, I feel it will taste amazing too.
Happy cooking!