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Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowl Recipe

Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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
  • 68 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 15ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • 1/4 red onion, diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Start by making the cilantro lime rice or your desired base.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Mix olive oil, lime juice, and spices in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat them with the mixture. Set aside.
  3. Grill the Vegetables: Preheat the grill and brush vegetables with oil, salt, and pepper. Grill until charred and tender.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Grill the marinated chicken until cooked through. Rest and slice.
  5. 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