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Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl

Fatimah
Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl is a combination of succulent chicken, baked to perfection, and assembling a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, fluffy rice, and zesty toppings. Elevate your dining experience with the joy of savoring every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 1773 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Fajita

  • 1½ pounds boneless chicken breasts thigh or a mix
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 bell peppers colored
  • 1½ medium yellow onions or red onions
  • 3 garlic cloves minced

For the Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne optional

Instructions
 

To Bake Fajita

  • If you are using chicken breasts, cut them into 1/2-inch thick strips. You can also cut the whole breasts in half to create 2 long equal pieces, then cut it again to make 4 equal thinner pieces in total. If you are using chicken thighs, trim the excess fat.
  • Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  • Line and grease a baking sheet.
  • Add your cut-up chicken, garlic, and the onions and peppers sliced into strips.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning right on top, and drizzle the olive oil over it.
  • Mix well by hand until everything is well-coated.
  • Bake for 18-25 minutes, uncovered.
  • If you cooked the chicken in larger pieces, cut it into strips once out of the oven.
  • Finish it off with a drizzle of lime juice.

To Build the Fajita Rice Bowl

  • Start with a base of plain white rice or cilantro lime rice.
  • Add your fajita chicken and veggies mix.
  • Add black beans, corn, and chopped tomatoes.
  • Add some guacamole, sour cream, and jalapenos if you wish.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you have enough time, allow the chicken to marinate in the seasoning for an hour or more before baking so the flavors will infuse deeply into the chicken.
  • Choose fluffy, long-grain rice or brown rice for a wholesome rice base. You can cook them while waiting for the chicken to be ready.
  • Consider using cilantro-lime rice instead of plain white rice. It will accentuate the rice element with the zesty combination of lime and cilantro that perfectly complements the fajita flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 1773kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 150gFat: 108gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 57gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 435mgSodium: 2917mgPotassium: 2864mgFiber: 16gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 15826IUVitamin C: 473mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 11mg
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