Description
Delicious and vibrant chicken fajita bowls loaded with marinated chicken, sautéed peppers, beans, and avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup cooked black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken – Start by combining the lime juice, olive oil, and spices in a bowl. Slice the chicken into thin strips and toss it in the marinade. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours if you want deeper flavor. This step gives the chicken that smoky, citrusy fajita character that makes this bowl so addictive.
- Sauté the Veggies – While the chicken marinates, slice your peppers and onions. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the veggies and cook until they’re tender but still vibrant, about 8–10 minutes. Stir occasionally, letting them slightly char for that authentic fajita texture.
- Cook the Chicken – In the same pan (or a clean one), cook the marinated chicken strips over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through—about 5–6 minutes per side. You’ll know they’re done when the edges caramelize and the inside is no longer pink.
- Assemble the Bowls – Time to build your chicken fajita bowls. Start with a scoop of warm rice as your base. Then layer on the black beans, sautéed peppers and onions, and juicy chicken. Top with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. If you’re feeling extra, a drizzle of dairy-free sour cream or a creamy cilantro dressing takes it over the top.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables or toppings.
- For extra flavor, consider adding cheese or sour cream.
- Marinating the chicken overnight will enhance the flavor even more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg