Main courses

Fajita bowl

2 portions
35 minutes

This fajita bowl is healthy, nutritious and easy to prepare. Discover this refreshing recipe that’s bursting with flavour!

 

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large chicken breast (or 2 small), cut into strips
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons (10 mL) fajita spice blend (see recipe)
  • 3 cups (720 mL) cooked rice, any variety 
  • ½ cup (120 mL) black beans, drained
  • 1 coloured pepper, cut into strips
  • ½ red onion, cut into strips
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ cup (120 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup (120 mL) sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

STEPS

  • In a large bowl, marinate the chicken in the oil and fajita spice blend. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes. 
  • Cook the rice (or use leftover rice).
  • In a large skillet, sauté the peppers and red onion in a bit of oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the vegetables with tongs, leaving the  cooking juices in the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the chicken strips until golden brown. Set aside.
  • In two bowls, layer the rice, chicken strips, vegetables, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado and sour cream.
  • Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.

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