Chicken Fajita Bowl (Easy, Flavorful, and Healthy Dinner)
This Chicken Fajita Bowl is a fresh and flavorful dinner made with marinated chicken, sautéed bell peppers and onions, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and lime juice. It is an easy, healthy meal that comes together in about an hour and is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup red and yellow bell peppers cut into strips
- ½ red onion cut into strips
- 4 tbsp olive oil divided
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 12 cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons olive oil with salt, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and paprika. Add the chicken strips and toss to coat. Let marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Cook the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Place cooked chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and rest.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté bell peppers and red onion for 5 to 6 minutes until slightly softened. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, cooked peppers and onions, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add diced avocado, lime juice, and chopped herbs.
- Toss gently and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 885mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1598IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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