Chicken Fajita Bowl

This Chicken Fajita Bowl is a vibrant and delicious dish combining succulent, spice-infused chicken with a refreshing avocado salad. An easy yet impressive meal, this recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Tex-Mex cuisine.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Fajitas:
🍗 4 small chicken breasts (sliced into thin bite-sized pieces)
🧅 2 medium-sized onions (sliced)
🫑 2 bell peppers (sliced)
🧄 4 cloves garlic (chopped small)
🧂 1 tablespoon salt
🌶 1 tablespoon paprika
🧄 1 tablespoon garlic powder
🧅 1 tablespoon onion powder
🌶 1 teaspoon chili powder
⚫ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🥄 1 teaspoon cumin
🍋 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
🫒 3 tablespoons olive oil
🍋 2 tablespoons lime juice (for drizzling after baking)
🌿 Parsley or cilantro (for garnish)

For the Avocado Salad:
🍅 2 tomatoes
🥑 1 avocado
🧅 1 small red onion
🌶 1 jalapeño (seeds removed)
🌿 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
🍋 1/4 cup lemon juice
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1- Preheat the oven:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2- Prepare the chicken fajita mix:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
Add the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and cumin.
Drizzle in the lemon juice and olive oil. Toss all the ingredients together until the chicken and vegetables are well coated with the seasonings.

3- Bake the chicken fajitas:

Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

4- Prepare the avocado salad:

While the chicken is baking, dice the tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and jalapeño into small pieces.
In a bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with the cilantro, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

5- Assemble the bowl:

Once the chicken fajitas are done, remove them from the oven and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lime juice.
Garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Serve the chicken fajita mixture alongside the fresh salad. Consider adding some cooked white rice, black beans, and a bit of lettuce for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 450
Nutritional Breakdown:

Proteins: 38g
Fats: 22g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Equipment: Baking sheet, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board