Description
This Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowl recipe is a flavorful and healthy meal option that combines tender grilled chicken with colorful bell peppers, onions, avocado, and cilantro over a bed of rice. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Fajita Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over chicken breasts and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Fajita Vegetables: Toss bell peppers and onion with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Grill the Vegetables: Grill peppers and onion for 4 to 5 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice among four bowls, top with sliced chicken, grilled peppers and onions, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken for up to 2 hours.
- You can swap rice for quinoa or lettuce for a low-carb version.
- Add salsa, shredded cheese, or sour cream for additional toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
