LunchMexicanHigh ProteinMeal PrepFamily Friendly
Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
Seasoned chicken with peppers, onions, rice, and black beans.
- Calories
- 610
- Protein
- 39g
- Carbs
- 72g
- Fat
- 17g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 40 min total
- chicken breastthinly sliced16 oz
- white rice1 cup
- bell pepperthinly sliced2
- onionthinly sliced1
- black beansdrained and rinsed1 cup
- limejuiced1
- canola oil4 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/4 tsp
Instructions
- 1Thinly slice the pepper, onion, and chicken. Do not rinse the chicken. Pat it dry, season with salt and pepper, and wash the board, knife, and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- 2Cook the rice according to its package directions, salting the water well, until tender and separate.
- 3Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 5-7 minutes, turning, until browned and the thickest piece reads 165°F (74°C). Transfer it to a clean plate.
- 4Add the pepper and onion with a pinch of salt; cook 4-6 minutes until crisp-tender and lightly browned. Stir in the beans and heat 2-3 minutes until steaming.
- 5Return the chicken, fold everything together, and finish with lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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