Copycat Chipotle Chicken Fajita Bowl
You'll never spend $13 a person for this again!
Or maybe not, but at least you'll have the option!
I love Chipotle, but I don't like the expense of eating out. And I feel like I'm in more control of the ingredients and nutrition this way, too.
While this has different components, it's relatively simple things without a lot of complicated processes. You can even marinate your chicken, chop your veggies and prep your beans ahead of time.
Copycat Chipotle Chicken Fajita Bowls
Ingredients:
Chicken Marinade
2 lbs Chicken Breasts
Juice of 1 lime
2 Tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
Fajita Veggies
1 green bell pepper, sliced into 1/2" inch strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2" inch strips
1 orange bell pepper, sliced into 1/2" inch strips
1 red onion, cut in half then sliced thin
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1/2 tsp salt
Black Beans
1 can black beans, undrained
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt, to taste
1.5 cups rice (uncooked)
Optional Toppings:
Salsa
Avocado
Plain Greek Yogurt
Cheese
- Add all of the marinade ingredients with the chicken into a resealable bag. Turn the bag several times to get the juices on all of the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
- Closer to meal time, start cooking the rice according to the directions. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and preheat the grill.
- Slice the bell peppers and onions and place it onto a cooking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt, to taste. Toss the veggies to distribute the oil and salt. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the canned beans and spices to a pot and heat on medium low until warmed. Add salt to taste.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium high heat on the grill for about 10 minutes per side. Check the internal temperature to ensure that it reaches 165 degrees. Once cooked, let it rest on a plate, covered with foil, for about 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
6. Plate it all up with the rice, beans, fajita veggies, and chicken, topped with your favorite toppings.
Enjoy!
-Megan
