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Fiesta Chicken + Cilantro Lime Rice Fajita Bowl with Avocado Chipotle Crema.
The best part is that these bowl are pretty quick and it is possible you have most of the ingredients in your fridge right now.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●blender
- ●food processor
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook the rice according to package directions. When the rice is done cooking, toss in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Set aside and keep warm.
fresh lime juice3 tablespoons
2
In a medium size bowl combine the chipotle chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add the olive oil and lime juice and whisk together with a fork. Toss with the chicken strips. Set aside while you make the crema.
chipotle chili powder1 teaspooncumin1 teaspoonbrown sugar1 teaspoonpaprika1 teaspoonteaspoon garlic powder1/2small garlic (minced)1 clovesolive oil2 tablespoonsfresh lime juice3 tablespoons
3
In a food processor or blender combine the greek yogurt, avocado, garlic, lime juice, adobo sauce, honey, crushed red pepper and salt. Puree until smooth. Add a tablespoon or two of water if it is a a little thick. Taste and add more salt if desired. Set a side.
greek yogurt4 tablespoonsteaspoon garlic powder1/2small garlic (minced)1 clovesfresh lime juice3 tablespoonsadobo sauce (from canned chipotle chilies)1 tablespoonhoney1 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoonred pepper (sliced)1
4
Heat a large pan or wok until fairly hot. Arrange the chicken (marinade and all) in the pan and cook on high heat until the chicken are golden brown and the chicken begins to caramelize. Turn the chicken on the other side and let them cooked until the other side is just cooked through. Then add the sliced peppers and saute on high heat for about ⏱️ 3 minutes or until slighty soft.
5
To serve: In a medium sized bowl, add rice and topped with chicken fajitas and lettuce. Add a little cheese to each bowl and then drizzle with the avocado chipotle crema. Top with crushed tortilla chips if desired.
crushed tortilla chips (for topping (optional))
Nutrition Facts
calories
1412 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
1122 mg
protein Content
31 g
cholesterol Content
79 mg
carbohydrate Content
37 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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