Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajita Quinoa Plates
Tender spiced chicken and colorful peppers served over cilantro-lime quinoa with avocado and a fresh tomato topping.
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 49g
- Carbs
- 63g
- Fat
- 24g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 28 min total
- Boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced20 oz
- Quinoa, dry1 1/3 cup
- Bell pepper, sliced2
- Yellow onion, sliced1
- Avocado2
- Tomato, diced2
- Lime2
- Cilantro3/8 bunch
- Canola oil4 tsp
- Ground cumin2 tsp
- Chili powder2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Rinse the quinoa and cook it according to the package directions.
- 2Toss the chicken with cumin and chili powder.
- 3Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked.
- 4Add the pepper and onion and cook until tender-crisp.
- 5Fluff the quinoa and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- 6Serve the chicken and vegetables over quinoa with tomato and avocado on top.
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