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# Microwave Chicken Fajitas
Jennifer of Mom Spotted Creates an Easy 15 Minute Meat Dish

By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-06 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-fajitas
References: [momspotted](http://momspotted.com/2009/08/chicken-fajitas-recipe-better-then-chilis-less-then-15-minutes-from-start-to-eating.html)

Whipping up a [quick meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timewise), not to mention one that is relatively healthy, can be tough even on the best of days; yet this Chicken Fajitas recipe is one that will help revolutionize people's daily dinners at home. Cooked in the microwave, the Chicken Fajitas takes less than 15 minutes to make, which leaves plenty of time for other activities.

Created by Jennifer of Mom Spotted, the [Chicken Fajitas dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-wraps) requires a limited amount of ingredients as well: green and red peppers, onions, [Southwest spice mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-fajita-seasoning-mix) and chicken breast that is cut into slices. Once prepared and seasoned, the ingredients are thrown into the microwave on high for ten minutes. Colorful and delicious, the Chicken Fajitas is great for singles and families since people are completely in charge of how much they make.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.0/10
- Popularity: 18% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Quick Meal Preparation:** Utilizing microwave cooking techniques to create fast and easy meals in under 15 minutes.
- **Healthy Microwave Cooking:** Exploring nutritious and flavorful microwave recipes that cater to people's busy lifestyles.
- **Customizable Microwave Recipes:** Developing microwave recipes that allow individuals to control portion sizes and ingredient choices.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Microwave Cookware:** Designing and manufacturing microwave-safe cookware and utensils that optimize cooking efficiency and safety.
- **Meal Kits and Delivery Services:** Incorporating microwave-friendly meal options into meal kit and delivery services to cater to time-conscious customers.
- **Healthy Convenience Food:** Creating microwaveable food products that are both nutritious and convenient for consumers on the go.

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