Chicken Fajita Rice
Chicken Fajita Rice is a bold and flavor-packed dish combining juicy chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and fluffy rice, perfect for dinner or meal prep.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 large chicken breasts sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Slice the chicken, peppers, and onion into even strips and mince the garlic.
- Season the chicken with paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked, then remove.
- Sauté onion, then add bell peppers and cook until slightly tender. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Return chicken to skillet and mix everything together.
- Add lime juice and stir to combine.
- Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Use high heat to properly sear the chicken and lock in flavor. Do not overcook the vegetables to maintain a slight crunch. Add extra lime juice before serving for a brighter taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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