What is better than simple ingredients, super flavorful, easy to make recipes that everyone in the home can enjoy? Not much, in our opinion. With fall quickly approaching and back to school routines in full effect, quick and tasty meals are a necessity throughout the week.
These easy at home Chipotle style Chicken Fajita Bowls are a guaranteed way to please adults and kids alike. Fresh ingredients are can easily be added to customize your bowl any way you wish. With our quick Guacamole hack and our fast Pico De Gallo recipe, you can make a bowl packed with flavor in no time at all.
Not to mention, the chicken breasts marinade can be quick (like 30 mins) or soaked overnight for maximum seasoning. The sweetness and savory of the marinade add to the tasty explosion in every bite.
Save all extras from chicken to the toppings for leftovers throughout the week or to add to salads, soups, or stir fry.
Chicken Fajitas Bowl
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 orange juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 3 Garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
Fajitas:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded into 1” thickness and cut into 1” strips
- 4 tbsp olive oil divided in half
- 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper 1/2 “ sliced
- 1 red bell pepper 1/2” sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper 1/2” sliced
Bowl/Toppings:
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 can black beans
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
Quick guacamole:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 lime juiced
Pico de Gallo:
- 4 small tomatoes diced
- 1/2 small red onion diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 jalapeño seeded
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the marinade.
- Mix the chicken into the bowl and let it marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the the oil in a large cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and sauté until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
- When the chicken is cooked, remove and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tbsp oil to the pan and turn up the heat to high. Once oil is smoking sauté the red onions and bell peppers on until they are just tender and turning dark brown in some spots. Add chicken back into the pan and mix everything together.
- In a bowl spread out rice and top with all your favorite toppings.