How To Make Savory Chicken and Rice Fajita Bowl
You won’t know a really tasty fajita bowl without trying this dish that combines chicken deeply marinated in flavors and sweet peppers for a pop of color!
Serves:
Ingredients
- ¼cupextra virgin olive oil,Private Selection Italian
- 4tbsplime juice
- 2tbspAgave Nectar
- 4tspkosher salt,divided
- 1tspdried oregano
- 2tspchili powder
- 3tspground cumin,divided
- 1lbchicken thighs,boneless, skinless
- 1smallyellow onion,sliced
- 1medium green bell pepper,seeded and sliced
- 1medium yellow bell pepper,seeded and sliced
- 1medium red bell pepper,seeded and sliced
- 1cupwhite long grain rice,rinsed
- 1½cupschicken stock
- 1tspblack pepper
- lime wedge,for garnish
- cilantro,fresh, for garnish
Instructions
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In a shallow dish or medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, agave, 1 teaspoon of salt, the oregano, chili powder, and 2 teaspoons of cumin.
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Add the chicken and toss to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
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Cook for 3 minutes, or until golden brown, then flip and repeat on the other side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
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Add the onion and bell peppers to the pot. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until starting to soften.
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Add the rice and chicken stock. Season with the remaining teaspoon of cumin, the pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons of salt.
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Bring to a boil, then return the chicken thighs to the pot.
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Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
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Garnish with a squeeze of lime juice and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories: 655.18kcal
- Fat: 34.60g
- Saturated Fat: 7.49g
- Trans Fat: 0.10g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 18.63g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.85g
- Carbohydrates: 60.43g
- Fiber: 4.31g
- Sugar: 12.15g
- Protein: 26.28g
- Cholesterol: 113.83mg
- Sodium: 997.67mg
- Calcium: 72.49mg
- Potassium: 734.48mg
- Iron: 3.47mg
- Vitamin A: 120.08µg
- Vitamin C: 157.07mg
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