Description
Delicious fajita chicken bowls loaded with marinated chicken and colorful sautéed veggies, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Black beans (optional)
- Avocado or guacamole
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Dairy-free sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced chicken breast with olive oil, lime juice, and the spice blend: cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes. If you have time, marinate it longer in the fridge—up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Sear for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown on the edges. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until the veggies are soft, slightly charred, and full of flavor. Scrape up any browned bits left by the chicken for extra flavor.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a scoop of warm rice in each bowl. Top with the cooked chicken and sautéed peppers. Add black beans, sliced avocado, a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Build it your way—there’s no wrong combination.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight will give it a deeper flavor.
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to add or substitute your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg