Description
Savor Mexico’s delightful Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl, where zesty spices dance with tender chicken and colorful peppers. Hearty rice topped with sizzling fajita ingredients creates a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
Chicken Fajita Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Vegetables and Fresh Ingredients:
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups lettuce
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 smashed avocados
- Sour cream
Base:
- 3 cups cooked white rice (1 cup uncooked rice)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, then gently sauté bell peppers and onions until they become tender and slightly caramelized, sprinkling with salt to enhance their natural flavors.
- Simultaneously, heat another portion of olive oil in a separate pan and carefully cook chicken tenderloins until they develop a golden-brown exterior and reach complete doneness.
- Generously coat the cooked chicken with homemade fajita seasoning, allowing the spices to create a robust and aromatic layer that infuses deep flavor throughout the meat.
- Prepare white rice following package guidelines, then elevate its taste by incorporating fresh lime juice and finely chopped cilantro, creating a zesty and herbaceous base.
- Construct the bowl by laying a crisp lettuce foundation, then artfully arrange the cilantro-lime rice as the next layer, followed by the spice-crusted chicken.
- Complete the dish by garnishing with the sautéed vegetable medley, adding a dollop of creamy sour cream, and crowning the bowl with luscious smashed avocado for a rich, smooth finish.
Notes
- Make your own fajita seasoning blend at home for a fresher, more vibrant flavor profile without preservatives or excess sodium.
- Swap chicken tenderloins with tofu or plant-based chicken for a vegetarian version that maintains the same delicious spice and texture.
- Choose brown rice instead of white for added fiber and nutritional benefits, creating a more wholesome and filling meal.
- If meal prepping, store rice, chicken, and vegetables separately to maintain crispness and prevent soggy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg