Skinny Chicken Fajita Bowls (Printable Version)

Lean chicken combined with zesty cilantro-lime rice makes a flavorful and wholesome bowl perfect for any meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken Fajitas

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
11 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
12 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Cilantro-Lime Rice

13 - 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
17 - Juice and zest of 1 lime
18 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ For Serving

19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
20 - 1 medium avocado, sliced
21 - Lime wedges

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, salt, and olive oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
02 - Stir in lime juice, lime zest, and fresh cilantro into the cooked rice. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
05 - In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add lime juice, and toss to combine. Remove from heat.
06 - Divide the cilantro-lime rice among 4 meal prep containers. Top each with the chicken fajita mixture, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
07 - Allow bowls to cool completely before sealing. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Four days of lunch sorted: Make it once on Sunday, eat well all week without the guilt of takeout.
  • Your kitchen smells incredible: That cumin and lime combination hits different, and everyone will ask what you're cooking.
  • Tastes fresher than it has any right to: The cilantro stays bright and the avocado doesn't turn brown if you slice it right before eating.
02 -
  • Don't add avocado until you're ready to eat: I learned this the hard way by opening a bowl on Wednesday to find brown, oxidized mush instead of creamy green slices.
  • Slice your chicken while it's still partially frozen: Room temperature chicken is slippery and frustrating; give it ten minutes in the freezer before you slice and your knife will glide through.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken dry before seasoning: Moisture is the enemy of a golden crust, so use paper towels and you'll get restaurant-quality browning in your home kitchen.
  • Taste the rice before you finish it: Lime juice is acidic and can overpower if you're not careful, so start with half the juice and add more to taste.
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