Fajita bowls not for the faint of heart. Honestly, these bowls could probably serve 3-4, but they were created with hungry people in mind. There are a decent amount of components to this dish to maximize flavor and nutrients, but it’s still completely manageable. I recommend cooking the rice, chicken, beans, and fajita mix a few days before. you can even throw together the pico de gallo and yogurt mix a few days early as well. So when the time comes, all you have to do is reheat and assemble. For you vegetarians out there, simply skip the chicken.
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Fajita bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 limes
- 2 tbsp garlic powder, divided
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped and divided
- 3 tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
- 1/4 white onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 chicken tenderloins, raw
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 cups whole grain rice, cooked
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
- oil, for cooking
Instructions
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Combine yogurt, cilantro, several dashes of garlic powder, juice from 1/2 lime, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Combine tomatoes, white onion, minced garlic, a handful of cilantro, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Mix together juice from 1/2 of a lime, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and add chicken tenderloins. Brush lime mixture on chicken throughout cooking. Remove from heat once cooked through.
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In the same pan, heat about a tbsp of oil over a low heat and add rice. Mix in the juice from 1/2 a lime, garlic powder, and a handful of cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Divide between two bowls.
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In the same pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and cook bell peppers and yellow onion until soft and onions start to look translucent. Add to rice.
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In the same pan, heat a small amount of oil over a medium heat and add beans, the juice of 1/2 lime, 1/4 tsp paprika, a generous dose of garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, then divide between the two bowls.
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Top bowls with chicken, tomato mixture, lettuce, cheese, yogurt, and mashed avocado. If you are short on time, cook/assemble ingredients ahead of time. and reheat chicken, beans, rice, and peppers before assembling.
