Chicken Fajitas with Coffee Cake

Spicy, sizzling chicken fajitas and sweet, cinnamon-laced coffee cake—because why not have dinner and dessert in one glorious meal? The bold, smoky flavors of seasoned chicken meet the rich aroma of coffee-infused cake, creating a meal that plays with both heat and sweetness. It’s for those who can’t decide between spice and sugar—so naturally, we’re doing both. You’ll get that charred, savory goodness with a side of fluffy, caffeine-kissed decadence. If balance is overrated, this recipe is here to prove it. Let’s dive into this unexpected but ridiculously delicious combination.

Chicken Fajitas with Coffee Cake

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Juicy, marinated chicken fajitas packed with peppers and onions, paired with a moist, coffee-flavored cake for the perfect sweet-and-savory meal.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings 4 servings

Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

  

• For the Chicken Fajitas
• 2 chicken breasts sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lime juiced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 red bell pepper sliced
• 1 green bell pepper sliced
• 1 onion sliced
• 4 flour tortillas
• For the Coffee Cake
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• For the Chicken Fajitas
• Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, and spices. Coat the chicken and let it sit for 10 minutes.
• Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked.
• Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, add bell peppers and onion. Cook until softened and slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
• Assemble the fajitas: Warm tortillas and fill them with chicken, peppers, and onions. Serve hot.
• For the Coffee Cake
• Preheat the oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
• Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
• Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix butter, coffee, sour cream, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
• Make the batter: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
• Bake the cake: Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool and serve: Let it cool slightly before cutting. Enjoy with your fajitas, because why not?

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Chicken Fajitas

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g

Coffee Cake

Calories: 280
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

• Vitamin A: 8%
• Vitamin C: 15%
• Calcium: 6%
• Iron: 10%
• Potassium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor

• For extra smokiness: Grill the chicken instead of pan-searing.
• For more heat: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the marinade.
• For a crunch: Sprinkle crushed nuts on the coffee cake before baking.
• For a softer cake: Use buttermilk instead of sour cream for an even fluffier texture.
• For a gourmet touch: Drizzle the coffee cake with a coffee glaze made from powdered sugar and espresso.