How to make High-Protein Chicken Fajita Bowl?
⏱ Total Time: 30 minutes
💰 Estimated Cost: 45-65 MAD per serving
🍽 Servings: 1
🔥 Calories: 782 kcal
💪 Macros: 48g protein, 130g carbs, 8g fatGood Foodonebitenutrition.com+4Built with Science+4Food Network+4
🛒 Ingredients
- ½ cup (about 100g) uncooked brown rice
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 4 oz (approximately 110g) raw diced chicken breast
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small sweet onion, sliced
- 1 cup (about 230g) canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup (approximately 100g) salsa
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Cooking spray or 1 tsp olive oilBuilt with Sciencevivarecipes.com+1fitelo.co+1The Live Fit Girls
👨🍳 Instructions
- Cook the Rice:
- In a pot, combine the brown rice, chicken stock cube, and water as per rice package instructions.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed (about 20 minutes).Built with Science
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables:
- While the rice is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine salt, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, and cornstarch.
- Toss the chicken strips in the seasoning mix until well coated
- Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet, season with paprika and salt, and cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the sliced green bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the chicken.
- Sauté until the vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add Beans:
- Stir in the pinto beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Assemble the Bowl:
- Place the cooked rice in a bowl.
- Top with the chicken, vegetable, and bean mixture.
- Spoon salsa over the top.
- Serve:
- Enjoy your high-protein chicken fajita bowl warm.Built with Science+3eatingwell.com+3eatingwell.com+3
Note: This meal is not only high in protein but also provides complex carbohydrates and fiber, supporting sustained energy levels and muscle recovery.
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