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Chicken Fajita Bowl - mexican dinner recipe

Chicken Fajita Bowl

Juicy spiced chicken, tender peppers, and onions piled over fluffy rice with cool sour cream, creamy avocado, and a squeeze of lime. All the classic fajita flavors in a fast, colorful dinner bowl.

By Eatpace

Gluten-Free
Prep: 10 minCook: 20 min30 min total 4 servings Very Simple Mexican

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Chicken breast(600 g)
  • Steamed Rice(250 g)
  • Bell pepper(2)
  • Onion(1)
  • Olive oil(2 tbsp)
  • Lime(1)
  • Sour cream(120 g)
  • Avocado(1)
  • Coriander(10 g)optional
  • Paprika(2 tsp)
  • Cumin(2 tsp)
  • Garlic powder(1 tsp)
  • Onion powder(1 tsp)
  • Dried Oregano(1 tsp)
  • Salt(1½ tsp)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse {White rice}. Add it to a saucepan with 500ml water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook until tender.

    ~15 min

  2. 2

    While the rice cooks, slice the {Chicken breast}, {Bell pepper}, and {Onion}. Halve the {Lime}, dice the {Avocado}, and roughly chop the {Fresh cilantro}.

    ~10 min

  3. 3

    Toss the sliced {Chicken breast} with half the {Olive oil}, {Paprika}, {Cumin}, {Garlic powder}, {Onion powder}, {Oregano}, half the {Salt}, and the {Black pepper}.

    ~2 min

  4. 4

    Heat the remaining {Olive oil} in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

    ~5 min

  5. 5

    Add the {Bell pepper} and {Onion} to the same pan with the remaining {Salt}. Cook for 5 minutes until tender with golden edges. Return the chicken to the pan and squeeze in half the {Lime}. Toss everything together.

    ~5 min

  6. 6

    Divide the rice between bowls. Top with the chicken fajita mixture, then add {Sour cream}, {Avocado}, and {Fresh cilantro}. Serve with the remaining {Lime} on the side for squeezing over.

    ~3 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

498
Calories
39g
Protein
19g
Fat
39g
Carbs
5g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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