Description

Chicken Fajita Bowls are a quick, colorful, and flavorful dinner option, combining tender grilled chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty fajita seasoning served over a base of rice or cauliflower rice. This healthy and balanced meal is perfect for busy weeknights, customizable to your taste, and great for meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

1 lb Chicken Breast or Thighs, sliced into thin strips

Vegetables

1 each Red, Yellow, and Green Bell Peppers, thinly sliced
1 medium Onion, thinly sliced
Fresh Cilantro, for garnish
Optional: Jalapeños for heat

Seasonings & Oils

2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning (blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Juice of 1 Lime

Base

2 cups cooked Rice or Cauliflower Rice

Optional Toppings

Sour cream
Avocado slices
Shredded cheese
Salsa
Black beans or chickpeas for protein boost
Grilled corn with cotija cheese and chili powder (Mexican street corn style)

Instructions

Prep the Chicken and Veggies: Slice the chicken into thin strips for even cooking. Thinly slice the bell peppers and onions to ensure everything cooks at the same rate and blends flavors well.
Season the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with fajita seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil, coating evenly so the spices infuse the meat with classic fajita flavor.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken strips for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside to keep warm.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté the sliced bell peppers and onions for 5-6 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp, with a nice char.
Prepare the Base: While cooking chicken and vegetables, heat your cooked rice or cauliflower rice to serve as a warm, fluffy base for the bowl.
Assemble the Bowls: Layer the warm rice at the bottom of each bowl, top with cooked chicken, then sautéed peppers and onions. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to brighten the flavors.

Notes

Marinate chicken with seasoning for 20 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor.
Use a hot pan to achieve excellent caramelization on chicken and veggies.
Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding, keeping ingredients crisp and tender.
Use fresh lime juice at the end to lift and balance the spiciness.
Prep ingredients the night before to speed up cooking on busy days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

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