Description
Healthy chicken fajita bowls are a flavorful and customizable meal with seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and a variety of toppings. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Avocado or guacamole, for topping (optional)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove chicken from the pan and set aside to rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until softened and slightly caramelized.
- While the vegetables are cooking, warm the black beans and corn in a separate pan over low heat.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the rice or quinoa between 4 bowls. Top with black beans, corn, sautéed peppers and onions, sliced chicken, and fresh cilantro.
- Garnish with avocado or guacamole, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Customize your bowls with other toppings like shredded cheese, salsa, or jalapeños.
- To make it lower-carb, serve over cauliflower rice instead of brown rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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