Name: grilled chicken fajita bowl recipe for a healthy dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: tex mex
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and black pepper to taste; 3 bell peppers (red yellow green), sliced; 1 large red onion, sliced; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup greek yogurt or sour cream; 1 avocado, sliced; salsa or pico de gallo

Description

This grilled chicken fajita bowl combines smoky marinated chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, brown rice, and fresh toppings for a balanced high-protein meal. It’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and black pepper to taste

3 bell peppers (red yellow green), sliced

1 large red onion, sliced

2 cups cooked brown rice

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup greek yogurt or sour cream

1 avocado, sliced

salsa or pico de gallo

Instructions

1. whisk olive oil lime juice chili powder cumin smoked paprika garlic powder salt and pepper in a bowl to make marinade

2. add chicken breasts coat well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

3. preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat and oil grates

4. grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165f then rest and slice

5. heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat

6. sauté sliced onions and bell peppers 5 to 6 minutes until tender crisp season with salt pepper

7. divide brown rice among four bowls

8. top rice with sliced grilled chicken and sautéed vegetables

9. add cilantro avocado greek yogurt and salsa as desired

10. serve immediately or cool for meal prep storage

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: tex mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 500
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 9
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 38
Fiber: 5
Protein: 38
Cholesterol: 85

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