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Easy Chicken Fajita Bowls
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
550
Delicious and colorful chicken fajita bowls packed with flavorful toppings and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Marinade
2
large
chicken breasts
(pounded to ½ inch thick)
¼
cup
olive oil
(plus more for cooking)
1
each
lime
(juice of 1 lime)
1
teaspoon
chili powder
¾
teaspoon
paprika
½
teaspoon
ground cumin
1
teaspoon
dried oregano
1.5
teaspoons
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
Kosher salt
¼
teaspoon
ground black pepper
3
cups
cooked long grain rice
¼
cup
chopped fresh cilantro
(plus more to taste)
1
each
freshly squeezed lime
Salt
to taste
Salt
2
large
bell peppers
(sliced (red, yellow, green))
1
large
yellow onion
(sliced)
Guacamole
Pico de gallo
Corn kernels
Canned black beans
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Shredded romaine lettuce
Instructions
Marinate chicken: Combine marinade ingredients, coat chicken, and refrigerate 2-3 hours.
Prepare rice: Mix cooked rice with lime juice and salt, keep warm.
Cook chicken: Sauté in oil 6 minutes per side until cooked, then rest and slice.
Cook veggies: Sauté peppers and onions 5 minutes until charred and tender, season with salt and pepper.
Assemble bowls: Layer rice, chicken, veggies, and toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and customize toppings to taste.
Calories:
550
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
chicken, Fajita