chicken fajita bowls

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 3 bell peppers sliced

FOR THE CILANTRO HONEY-LIME VINAIGRETTE

  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • cup salsa verde
  • cup lime juice
  • cup fresh cilantro finely chopped

FOR SERVING

  • 4 cups cooked rice divided
  • shredded lettuce
  • sour cream
  • pico de gallo

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoon olive oil, followed by  1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, thighs, or tenders thinly sliced. Season with 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons coriander, and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly with the spices then increase the heat to high. Cook until chicken is seared all over and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • During the last minute of cooking, toss in 2 cloves minced garlic (or frozen cubes), sauteing until fragrant, then transfer the chicken from the skillet to a plate and set aside.
  • During the last minute of cooking, toss in 2 cloves minced garlic (or frozen cubes), sauteing until fragrant, then transfer the chicken from the skillet to a plate and set aside.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet with peppers and onions and toss to combine.
  • To make the vinaigrette, combine ⅓ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup salsa verde, ⅓ cup lime juice, ⅓ finely chopped cilantro, and 3 teaspoons honey in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and shake to fully combine. Season to taste with salt. Alternatively, add the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  • Spoon the chicken and peppers over the bowls of rice. Top with desired toppings like shredded lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, or pico de gallo.
  • Finish by drizzling the vinaigrette over the top of each bowl and top with crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve this over Cilantro Lime Rice with fresh pineapple or mango or chips and guac on the side.

SWAP SUGGESTIONS

  • Protein: Swap chicken tenders for thinly sliced breasts or thighs or steak.
  • Vegetarian: Remove the chicken and double the veggies in addition to adding a can of black or pinto beans to the skillet mixture.
  • Tortillas: This can also be served in flour tortillas more like traditional fajitas.
  • Other: Swap chili powder for Tajin.

WEEKEND PREP / MAKE AHEAD

  • Slice the onions and peppers in advance and store in an airtight container.
  • Make the Cilantro Honey-Lime Vinaigrette and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2446IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg