Description
This Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowl recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender grilled chicken with charred vegetables, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and fresh toppings, creating a delicious and satisfying meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
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Cilantro Lime Rice:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning or 1 teaspoon each garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt
- 6–8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
For the Veggies:
- 1 medium red onion, cut into thick slices
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, cut into thick slices
- 3 large bell peppers, any color or mix, cut into quarters
- 3 ears of corn, husks and silky fibers removed
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
For the Fajita Bowl:
- 1 15–ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Avocado slices or guacamole
- 1/4 red onion, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Start by making the cilantro lime rice or your desired base.
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix olive oil, lime juice, and spices in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat them with the mixture. Set aside.
- Grill the Vegetables: Preheat the grill and brush vegetables with oil, salt, and pepper. Grill until charred and tender.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill the marinated chicken until cooked through. Rest and slice.
- Assemble the Bowls: Spoon rice into bowls and top with sliced chicken, grilled veggies, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and other toppings.
Notes
- If using a gas grill, check for flare-ups occasionally while cooking the chicken.
- Cook vegetables in batches if doubling the recipe to avoid overcrowding the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg