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Colorful fajita chicken bowl with grilled chicken, rice, beans, guacamole, and fresh toppings on a plate

Fajita chicken bowl


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  • Author: Mily
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

A bold fajita chicken bowl packed with chili lime chicken, roasted veggies, and topped with creamy avocado-lime crema. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep.


Ingredients

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For the Fajita Veggies

  • Two large bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • One large red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • One tablespoon olive oil
  • Half teaspoon garlic powder
  • One fourth teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chili Lime Chicken

  • One and a half pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into thin strips
  • One tablespoon olive oil
  • One tablespoon agave nectar or honey
  • One teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Juice of one lime
  • One and a half teaspoons ancho chili powder
  • One and a half teaspoons cumin
  • One teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Half teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

For the Avocado Crema

  • One large avocado
  • One jalapeño, deseeded
  • One garlic clove
  • Juice of two limes
  • One third cup chopped cilantro
  • One third cup sour cream or yogurt
  • Two to three tablespoons water to thin if needed
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Assembly and Toppings

  • Two ears charred corn
  • One can black beans, rinsed
  • Two cups cooked rice or grain of choice
  • Cherry tomatoes or salsa
  • Shredded cheese
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and position a rack near the top.
  2. Toss sliced peppers and onions with oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
  3. In the same bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, agave, Worcestershire, lime juice, ancho chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread next to veggies on the baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 10–12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender. Use the broiler for the last 2–3 minutes to get a nice char.
  5. Blend avocado, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and sour cream until smooth. Thin with water as needed and season to taste.
  6. Char corn directly over a gas burner or grill pan until lightly blackened. Let cool, then slice off the kernels.
  7. Build bowls starting with rice or greens. Add chicken, veggies, beans, corn, crema, and top with garnishes like tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve warm.

Notes

Store components separately for best freshness. Reheat warm ingredients together and keep crema covered tightly with plastic wrap to prevent browning.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sheet Pan
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg