Baked Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 limes, divided
1 pound chicken, cut into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large Spanish onion, sliced
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups water
2 avocados, peeled and pits removed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
4 tortillas
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 F.
In a large bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, ¼ cup olive oil, and juice from ½ a lime.
Whisk until smooth.
Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Marinate for up to 8 hours, if desired, or continue on to the next step.
Spread peppers and onion slices on a sheet pan and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Add chicken to the sheet pan.
Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and chicken is cooked through.
Meanwhile, make the rice. Add rice and water to a saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cover.
Cook rice, undisturbed, for 20 minutes, or until liquid is dissolved. Fluff with a spoon.
Meanwhile, make the guacamole. Mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork.
Add the juice from ½ a lime, 1 pinch salt, and cilantro and stir well to combine. Season to taste.
While the oven is still warm, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm through, about 5 minutes.
To assemble, add rice and a tortilla to each bowl.
Add fajita chicken, peppers, and onions.
Add guacamole, then garnish with cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges.