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Fajita Chicken Burrito Bowl

Fajita Chicken Burrito Bowl is packed with juicy golden chicken, cilantro lime rice, avocado and a delicious dressing! Perfect for meal prep!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 573 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

For The Chicken And Peppers:
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cloves garlic large, minced
  • ½-1 teaspoon ground chili adjust to your desired spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped, optional
  • 4 large skinless boneless chicken thighs 1 pound or 500 grams
  • 2 large red bell peppers cut into strips, I use green, red and yellow
For The Rice:
  • ½ cup long grain white rice or Jasmine
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1-2 tablespoons lime juice juice of 1 lime
  • 2-3 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, finely chopped - adjust to your taste
For Burrito Bowl:
  • 5 cups Romaine lettuce leaves or Cos, washed and strained dry
  • 7 ounces black beans canned, washed and drained
  • 7 ounces corn
  • ½ a red onion chopped
  • 1 avocado peeled, seeded and sliced
Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, finely chopped - adjust to your taste
  • 1 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½-1 teaspoon red chili flakes optional

Instructions

For Chicken:
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  1. In a large shallow bowl, combine lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, salt, chili and cilantro; mix together. Add the chicken thighs and If time allows, let marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet or pan (12-inch | 30cm) on medium-high heat until smoking. Add a drizzle of olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, charred and cooked right through (about 8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your fillets). Flip them a couple of times while cooking so they get a nice even char.Transfer chicken to a warm plate, loosely tent with foil and let rest. 
  3. Add the peppers to the skillet (drizzle with a little extra oil only if needed), and cook until soft and slightly charred. Season with salt and pepper.
For Rice:
  1. While the chicken is marinading or cooking, cook rice: Combine together the rice, chicken stock (or broth), and garlic in a pot over high heat. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover with a lid until the rice is cooked through.
  2. Fluff up rice with a fork and mix through lime juice and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.
Dressing:
  1. Whisk dressing ingredients together to combine.
Assembly:
  1. Combine lettuce, beans, corn, onion and peppers into 4 bowls. Slice chicken into strips and arrange into bowls. Top each with avocado slices and drizzle with dressing.

Notes

  • Tip: To keep your burrito bowl low carb, swap out the rice for cauliflower rice. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 573kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 1.083mg (0%) Potassium 1.272mg (0%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 8.115IU (0%) Vitamin C 123mg (137%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 573

% Daily Value*

Calories 573kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 1.083mg 0%
Potassium 1.272mg 0%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 8.115IU 0%
Vitamin C 123mg 137%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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