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By Αποστολία Γκολφινοπούλου
Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Lunch Bowls
6 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Lunch Bowls are teamed with cilantro lime quinoa and is a healthy, tasty, fast recipe to make lunch prep for weekdays super easy!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:18:07 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
41
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories520.3 kcal (26%)
Total Fat21.4 g (31%)
Carbs42.8 g (16%)
Sugars4.5 g (5%)
Protein40.6 g (81%)
Sodium1266.1 mg (63%)
Fiber8.4 g (30%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 tablespoonchilli powder
¾ teaspooncayenne pepper
1 teaspooncumin powder
1 teaspoonblack pepper
ground
1 teaspoonsalt
1 cupquinoa
¼ teaspoonsalt
¼ cupcilantro
2 teaspoonslime juice
2 tablespoonolive oil
1 teaspoongarlic
minced
1 tablespoonlime juice
6chicken thighs
boneless and skinless, cut into thin strips
½ teaspoonsalt
2red bell peppers
deseeded and sliced
2yellow bell peppers
deseeded and sliced
1green bell pepper
deseeded and sliced
1onion
sliced, large
avocados
diced
lime wedges
guacamole
Instructions
Step 1
To make the fajita seasoning, mix together chilli powder, cayenne pepper, cumin powder, ground pepper and salt in a bowl and set aside.
Step 2
Start by adding half the fajita seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the chicken. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a pan and add the chicken to the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes till the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy.
Step 4
Remove the chicken on a plate, and add onions and bell peppers to the pan. Add the remaining fajita seasoning and stir fry for 3-4 minutes on high heat.
Step 5
Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Step 6
Meanwhile start cooking the quinoa. Start by washing it a few times in cold water. Add quinoa, two cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes till the quinoa is cooked through and soft and fluffy. Once the quinoa is cooked through, add lime juice and cilantro and mix.
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