Fajitas Yucatecas de Pollo (Achiote Chicken Fajitas)
Sizzling strips of chicken in achiote and lime with soft peppers and onions, wrapped in warm flour tortillas with fresh pico.
Made with Fresh pico de gallo and Recado rojo (achiote paste) and Flour tortillas. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.95 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Stir your ready made recado rojo (see the base recipe) with the lime juice and 1 tbsp oil. Toss the chicken in it and leave for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the peppers and onion for 6 minutes, until softened and charred at the edges. Tip onto a plate.
6 min - 3
Cook the chicken in the same pan for 6 to 7 minutes, until golden and cooked through with no pink inside.
7 min - 4
Return the vegetables, toss for 1 minute and take to the table sizzling.
- 5
Warm your ready made flour tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan or the microwave until soft.
- 6
Fill with chicken and veg, and top with your ready made pico de gallo (see the base recipe) and avocado.
Tips
- Cut the chicken across, not along, the grain so the strips stay tender.
- Cook in two batches if your pan is small, so the meat browns instead of steaming.
- Squeeze lime over at the end to brighten the earthy achiote.
Storing and freezing
Keep leftover chicken and veg in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use thighs?
Yes. Boneless thighs are juicier and forgiving. Cook for 8 minutes until golden and no pink remains.
Are these gluten free?
Not with flour tortillas. Use gluten free corn tortillas instead, which also suit this filling well.
Can I make it ahead?
Marinate the chicken up to 12 hours ahead in the fridge. Cook just before serving for the best texture.
More made with fresh pico de gallo
Ensalada de Garbanzos y Aguacate con Cebolla Encurtida (Mexican Chickpea Salad)
VGVDFDip de Frijol en Capas (Mexican Layered Bean Dip)
EFNFVPapas Asadas Rellenas de Carne Sazonada (Taco-Loaded Baked Potatoes)
GFEFNFBistec a la Mexicana (Mexican-Style Steak with Tomato and Chilli)
DFEFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
