Chicken Fajita Fried Rice

Name: Chicken Fajita Fried Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 3 cups cooked rice; 1 medium onion; 1 medium red pepper; 1 medium green pepper (or poblano); 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp lime juice; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp oil; ¼ cup cilantro (optional for garnish); 1 lime (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This Chicken Fajita Fried Rice is packed with flavor and is close to a perfect meal prep recipe in my eyes. It is made using marinated chicken thighs, rice, and fajita vegetables that reheats well and stores great in the fridge.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:47:15 GMT