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Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls

This chicken fajita rice bowl is packed with spiced juicy chicken strips, peppers, fluffy rice, and your choice of assorted delicious toppings!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Spice rub

  • 2 teaspoon Trader joe's chili lime seasoning or plain chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

Fajitas

  • 4 whole boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 whole peppers, assorted colors
  • ¼ of a red onion
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

For serving

  • Rice
  • Black beans
  • Guacamole
  • Pico de gallo
  • 1 lime, sliced into wedges
  • Cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

Spice rub

  • Combine the spice rub ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.

Fajitas

  • Preheat oven to 425 F
  • Slice up the chicken strips, red onion, and peppers. Place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle oil over the pan and sprinkle on the seasoning blend. Toss well to coat all the pieces.
  • Roast for 25-30 minutes.
  • While the chicken and vegetables are roasting, prepare your desired toppings.
  • When the chicken is ready, spoon rice into a bowl and top with chicken mixture and toppings.

Notes

Find my pico de gallo and guacamole recipes here:
Mexican Chicken Burger