Crispy Chicken Fajita Wraps
These chicken fajita wraps are packed with juicy, smoky chicken, tender peppers and onions, melty mozzarella, and a creamy chipotle mayo that adds just the right amount of heat. The chicken is marinated with smoky paprika, lime, and warm spices before being cooked with colorful vegetables in a light, flavorful sauce, creating a delicious filling that's perfect for wrapping in warm tortillas. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner, an easy meal prep option, or a crowd-pleasing lunch, these wraps come together with simple ingredients and deliver bold fajita-inspired flavours in every bite.
Ingredients You'll Need
For the Chicken Marinade
- Chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Fresh lime juice
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Ground cumin
- White pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
For the Fajita Vegetables
- Green bell pepper
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow onion
For the Chipotle Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Chipotle hot sauce
- Fresh lime juice
For Assembly
- Large flour tortillas
- Mozzarella cheese
Tips for the Best Chicken Fajita Wraps
- Slice the chicken thinly- cooks faster and makes for a better chicken-vegetable-cheese ratio in the wrap.
- Marinating the chicken, even for just 20 minutes, adds plenty of flavour.
- Slice the vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Use high heat to sear the chicken and peppers- hot and fast is what we want to get a nice char but keep the chicken tender.
- Don't overcook the peppers—they're best with a slight crunch.
- Toast the wraps over medium heat so they become crispy without burning.
- Don't skip the starchy broth- it creates a sauce that clings to the chicken and makes the whole wrap 10x juicer.
What to Serve with Chicken Fajita Wraps
- Tortilla chips and salsa
- Guacamole
- Corn salad
- Black bean salad
- Street corn
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover chicken fajita wraps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For the best results, store the cooked chicken, fajita vegetables, and chipotle sauce separately and assemble the wraps just before serving. This helps keep the tortillas from becoming soggy and ensures they crisp up beautifully when toasted.
To reheat, warm the assembled wraps in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, turning occasionally until heated through and crispy on both sides. You can also reheat them in an air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
These Crispy Chicken Fajita Wraps are packed with juicy, smoky marinated chicken, tender peppers and onions, and a creamy chipotle-lime sauce, all wrapped in a golden, toasted tortilla. They're an easy, flavour-packed meal that's perfect for busy weeknights, lunches, or meal prep.
- 2 chicken breasts (small)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 of a lime Juice
- 2 tsp smoked paprika (rounded)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 green bell pepper (small)
- 1 red bell pepper (small)
- 1 yellow onion
- 3/4 cup chicken broth (1 bouillon cube + water)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup mayo (heaping)
- 2-4 tbsp chipotle hot sauce
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Mozzarella cheese
- Large flour tortillas
- Beef tallow (sub with high smoke point oil)
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Thinly slice chicken breasts into long, even strips. In a bowl, combine chicken with olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, white pepper, black pepper, and salt. Toss well to coat and let marinate while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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Slice green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion into thin, evenly sized strips and set aside.- 3
Dissolve a chicken bouillon cube in ¾ cup hot water and let it cool for 5–10 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk 1–2 tablespoons of the cooled broth with 2 tsp of cornstarch until there are no clumps, then stir the slurry back into the remaining broth.- 4
To make the sauce, combine mayonnaise, chipotle hot sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust the amount of chipotle hot sauce to your preferred spice level.- 5
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of beef tallow or high smoke point cooking oil. Working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan, cook the chicken for 3–5 minutes, until mostly cooked. The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked as it will be added back to the pan to cook with the starch water. Transfer the chicken to a plate.- 6
Increase the heat to medium-high and add another teaspoon of beef tallow or oil. Add the sliced peppers and onions, season lightly with salt, and sauté for 4–6 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour in the starchy broth mixture. Mix well and simmer for 2–4 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables.
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Lightly warm flour tortillas for about 10 seconds in the microwave or in a skillet to make them easier to fold.
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Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the centre of each tortilla, top with the chicken fajita mixture, and drizzle with chipotle mayo. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a wrap.
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Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt 1–2 tablespoons of butter in the pan, then place the wraps seam-side down. Toast for about 1 minute per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
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