Serves 4 – Prep time 30-40 minutes – Cook time 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the fajitas seasoning (makes 1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon or more cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons oregano
For the tomato and onion salsa
- 1-2 Roma tomatoes, deseeded and diced
- 1-2 tablespoons diced onions
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the guacamole
- 2-3 medium ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons diced onions
- 1 dash garlic powder or to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the chicken
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips
- 2 bell peppers, deseeded and cut into strips
- 1 Spanish onion or large red onion, half and sliced
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Tex-Mex cheese
- 3 cups cooked brown rice, about 3/4 cup per serving
- Soft tortillas (if making tacos)
- Cooked corn on the cub, cut into large chunk for serving (optional)
Directions
For the fajitas seasoning
- Mix all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
For the salsa
- In a bowl mix all the ingredients and set aside. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
For the guacamole
- In a bowl, add the flesh of the avocados. Mash them with a potato masher or fork until almost smooth
- Add the onions and garlic. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the chicken and vegetables
- Place the chicken in a resealable bag such as a Ziplock or a shallow container
- Add 3 tablespoons of the fajitas seasoning. Coat the chicken with the seasoning well. Let marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- In a cast-iron skillet grill or griddle, warm the olive oil, taking care of coating the pan evenly, over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and fry about 2 minutes per side until well cooked. Work in small batches, taking care of not overcrowding the pan. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- In another non-stick skillet, warm 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and stir fry for 1 minute. Add minced garlic and peppers and continue stir-frying for 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Transfer to a serving plate.
To assemble
- To serve, bring the warm rice, chicken, salsa, guacamole, and vegetables to the table and let everyone make their bowl according to their preferences.
- Typically, add the rice at the bottom of each bowl, then the vegetables, chicken strips, shredded Tex-Mex cheese, and top with tomato salsa and spoonfuls of guacamole evenly between 4 shallow bowls. Serve with corn on the cob and dig in!
- Alternatively, you can serve with soft tortillas and make tacos. Just cover the tortillas in foil and warm in the oven at 350⁰F for 10 minutes. To make each taco, add cheese, chicken, veggies, guacamole, and salsa and fold.
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