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Chicken Fajita Bowls

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword Chicken Fajita Bows
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Author Eva Fry

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2" pieces or strips
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 poblano pepper sliced and seeds removed
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Corn on the cob
  • 1 can black beans drained

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon green onion
  • lime zest and juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • avocado sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine the spices - chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper into a small bowl and mix well to incorporate.
  • Start by seasoning the chicken pieces with 3/4 of the seasoning mix.  Reserve 1/4 for seasoning the vegetables.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in large skillet.  Add the chicken and cook for about 8 - 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and reserve it on a plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and add the peppers and onions.  Saute the vegetables over medium-high heat until softened and slightly charred.
  • Meanwhile - heat a grill pan over medium heat to toast/char the corn on the cob.  Add the corn to the pan and rotate frequently until it's slightly charred on all sides - about 10 - 15 minutes.   Once the corn is grilled, cut the corn off the cob, using a sharp knife and reserve the kernels in a bowl as a topping for the fajita bowls.
  • Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Prepare the rice according to package drections.  Once the rice is cooked, add the butter, green onions, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest.  Stir until incorporated.
  • To prepare the bowls, layer some cilantro-lime rice, chicken, sauteed veggies, black beans, grilled corn and sliced avocado.