Chicken Fajita Bowl (Printable Version)

Seasoned chicken with colorful peppers and onions over fluffy rice, topped with fresh garnishes for a vibrant meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

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→ For the Vegetables

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→ For the Rice

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→ Toppings

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# How To Make It:

01 - Rinse the rice under cold water. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water or chicken broth to a boil. Add rice and salt, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-18 minutes (white rice) or 35-40 minutes (brown rice) until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - In a bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
04 - In the same skillet, add olive oil. Add bell peppers and onion. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
05 - Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with chicken strips and sautéed vegetables. Add desired toppings: avocado, cheese, salsa, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

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  • Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The spice rub creates those gorgeous restaurant style flavors without any processed shortcuts
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  • Dry chicken is tragic, so don't overcook it just because you're worried about undercooking
  • A hot skillet is non negotiable for those caramelized edges on the vegetables
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  • Slice your peppers and onions thin so they cook at the same rate as the chicken
  • Let the skillet get smoking hot before adding vegetables for that restaurant quality char
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