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Chicken Fajita Bowls

  • Author: Jessi Heggan
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes marinating time)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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Fajita Chicken

  • 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 lb chicken
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil

Fajita Vegetables

  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil

Optional Garnish

  • Cilantro
  • Radishes

Instructions

  1. Combine the red wine vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, salt, garlic, chili powder and cumin in a large ziplock bag or shallow bowl and mix together.
  2. Slice the chicken in to strips and then add it to the marinade and let the chicken marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  3. Slice peppers and onions and set aside. Remove chicken from the refrigerator after one hour and strain out the liquid and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  4. Heat two large skillets with two tablespoons of oil. Add the peppers, onions and salt to one pan and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken to the other pan and cook for 3-4 minutes and then flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Serve the peppers and chicken together in a bowl with desired toppings or over a bed of rice.

Notes

  • This recipe can easily be doubled to serve more people.

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