Description
A delicious and colorful Chicken Fajita Bowl that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 bell pepper (any color, diced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jalapeño (optional, sliced)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 avocado (sliced or diced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for squeezing)
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice until combined. Toss in the chicken breasts, ensuring they’re well-coated. Let this marinate while you prepare the veggies.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Sauté the sliced onions, bell pepper, and jalapeño for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Stir in the minced garlic for the last minute of cooking until fragrant.
- Prepare the bowls. Start with a base of rice or quinoa, then layer with corn, black beans, and the sautéed veggies. Add your sliced chicken on top.
- Finally, add fresh avocado slices and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for that extra zing!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap the chicken for grilled veggies or tofu. If you’re looking to cut down on carbs, skip the rice and use cauliflower rice instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg