Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
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.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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)
- 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
- 1
To Bake Fajita
- 2
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.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- 4
Line and grease a baking sheet.
- 5
Add your cut-up chicken, garlic, and the onions and peppers sliced into strips.
- 6
Sprinkle the seasoning right on top, and drizzle the olive oil over it.
- 7
Mix well by hand until everything is well-coated.
- 8
Bake for 18-25 minutes, uncovered.
- 9
If you cooked the chicken in larger pieces, cut it into strips once out of the oven.
- 10
Finish it off with a drizzle of lime juice.
- 11
To Build the Fajita Rice Bowl
- 12
Start with a base of plain white rice or cilantro lime rice.
- 13
Add your fajita chicken and veggies mix.
- 14
Add black beans, corn, and chopped tomatoes.
- 15
Add some guacamole, sour cream, and jalapenos if you wish.
- 16
Enjoy!