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Easy Fajita Bowls

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Easy Fajita Bowls are a customizable meal filled with seasoned grilled chicken or beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and rice, all topped with your favorite toppings. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb flank steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • ½ cup corn kernels (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Sour cream (optional)
  • Salsa or pico de gallo (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. For chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with fajita seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. For steak: Rub the steak with fajita seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). For steak, cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare or longer for desired doneness. Let the protein rest before slicing it thinly against the grain.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté the bell peppers and onions over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
  4. In each bowl, add a serving of rice as the base. Top with sliced chicken or steak, sautéed bell peppers and onions, black beans, corn, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  5. Add sliced avocado, sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro to each bowl for extra flavor and texture.
  6. Serve immediately, or store individual components separately for meal prep.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken or steak with sautéed tofu, tempeh, or extra veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach.For more heat, add jalapeños or hot sauce.Grilling the chicken, steak, and vegetables gives them a smoky, charred flavor.For a flavor-packed variation, use quinoa or cilantro-lime rice instead of regular rice.

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