High-Protein Chicken Fajita Bowl

15 min prep20 min cook

High-Protein Chicken Fajita Bowl

A Mexican-inspired bowl loaded with protein and fiber. Perfect for a quick Sunday meal prep to grab-and-go during the work week.

Nutrition per Serving

4 servings

429.28

Calories

52.24g

Protein

30.5g

Carbs

9.71g

Fat

4.69g

Fiber

49%

P/Cal Ratio

Ingredients

  • 1
    Chicken breast (raw)
    600 g
  • 2
    Lemons (raw)
    50 g
  • 3
    Bell peppers (raw)
    200 g
  • 4
    Black beans (dry)
    150 g
  • 5
    Rice - White (raw)
    200 g
  • 6
    Olive oil
    15 g
  • 7
    cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt
  • 8
    Red onions (raw)
    150 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and half of the lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and red onions. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.

  4. 4

    Return the chicken to the skillet, add the black beans, and toss everything together to warm through.

  5. 5

    Divide the cooked white rice across 4 meal prep bowls.

  6. 6

    Top the rice with the chicken, pepper, and bean fajita mixture. Squeeze remaining lemon juice over the top.

Tags

chickenmexicanmeal-prephigh-protein