Toaster oven lesson
A crowded pan holds steam and delays browning. If the food forms a deep pile, cook two batches or move to the full-size oven.
Convection may finish sooner than standard bake, so begin temperature checks early.
One-pan dinner
Toaster Oven Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
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Roast a compact tray of chicken, peppers, and onion with high heat and a food-thermometer finish.
What you need
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into even strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 small tortillas
- Lime wedges and cilantro for serving
Method
- Preheat the toaster oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit on bake or convection bake. Place the rack and an approved quarter-sheet pan as the manual directs.
- Toss the chicken, peppers, onion, oil, spices, and salt. Spread in one loose layer so the pieces are not piled.
- Roast 9 minutes, then turn the food carefully. Continue until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest pieces, about 7 to 10 minutes more.
- Rest the chicken 3 minutes. Warm the tortillas only in a model-approved way, then serve with lime and cilantro.
Store and reheat
Refrigerate leftovers in a shallow covered container within two hours and use within three to four days.
Reheat leftovers to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Products that fit this one-pan dinner
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Hamilton Beach 4-Slice Toaster Oven
Hamilton Beach 4-Slice Toaster Oven fits the shopper who wants a straightforward budget toaster oven for toast, reheating, and small-batch cooking without paying for extra modes you will not use.
Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven
Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven makes sense for anyone who wants one small toaster oven to handle the daily basics plus air-fryer style cooking.
Safety note: Keep raw chicken separate from ready-to-eat food, wash hands and tools, and cook the thickest pieces to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.