Skinny Chicken Fajita Bowls (Print View)

Lean spiced chicken with peppers over zesty cilantro-lime rice in convenient meal prep containers.

# Components:

→ Chicken Fajitas

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
11 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
12 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Cilantro-Lime Rice

13 - 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
17 - Juice and zest of 1 lime
18 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Assembly

19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
20 - 1 medium avocado, sliced
21 - Lime wedges for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, salt, and olive oil. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and cool slightly.
02 - Stir lime juice, lime zest, and fresh cilantro into the cooked rice. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
05 - In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Return chicken to the skillet, add lime juice, and toss to combine. Remove from heat.
06 - Divide cilantro-lime rice among 4 meal prep containers. Top each with chicken fajita mixture, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
07 - Allow bowls to cool completely before sealing. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to assemble in just 45 minutes.
  • Gluten-free and dairy-free for a light, nutritious meal.
  • Perfect for meal prepping with flavors that stay fresh for days.
02 -
  • Ensure the chicken and rice are cooled before sealing to prevent excess steam from making the vegetables soggy.
  • Always check spice labels to ensure they meet your gluten-free requirements.
  • Squeeze lime juice directly over the avocado slices to help minimize browning during storage.
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