Bold Delicious! Sizzling Fajita Chicken Rice Bowls
Fajita Chicken Rice Bowls
Put some sizzle in your dinner routine!
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Fuel your day with our Mexican Fajita Chicken Rice Bowls, packed with high-protein, low-fat ingredients, and vibrant flavors! These bowls feature juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and wholesome brown rice for a balanced and delicious meal. Ready in 45 minutes, it's perfect for meal prepping or a quick and, nutritious dinner, explore our recipe and elevate your lunchtime routine with these bold and delicious fajita bowls.
This recipe yields 4 servings, each with approximately 40 grams of protein. Try it today and discover Post Workout Perfection!
Here's the recipe for Sizzling Fajita Chicken Rice Bowls
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Marinade:
1 lb (450g) chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
For the Fajita Vegetables:
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice:
1 cup rice (Brown Rice prefered)
2 1/2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
For the Bowls:
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup sliced jalapeño
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges for garnish
For the High Protein Salsa:
1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat for higher protein)
1/2 cup salsa (your favorite kind)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
Instructions:
Marinate the Chicken:
In a large bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Add the chicken slices and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).
Cook the Brown Rice:
In a medium saucepan, bring the water or low-sodium chicken broth to a boil. Add the brown rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Prepare the High Protein Salsa:
In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, salsa, ground cumin, and chili powder. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the Fajita Vegetables:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Grill the Chicken:
Using the same skillet or a grill pan over medium-high heat, cook the marinated chicken slices for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely charred. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Bowls:
Divide the cooked brown rice evenly among 4 bowls.
Top with grilled chicken slices, fajita vegetables, black beans, jalapeños and, corn kernels.
Add avocado slices if using.
Drizzle with high protein salsa and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and nutritious Fajita Chicken Rice Bowls!
Feel free to customize this Fajita Chicken Rice Bowl recipe by adjusting the seasoning, adding extra vegetables for more flavor, or incorporating your favorite toppings to suit your taste.
Enjoy your high-protein, low-fat Sizzling Fajita Bowl!