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