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By Αποστολία Γκολφινοπούλου
Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Lunch Bowls
2 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 14:16:46 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
41
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories473.3 kcal (24%)
Total Fat17.2 g (25%)
Carbs40.3 g (16%)
Sugars4.4 g (5%)
Protein40 g (80%)
Sodium1238.4 mg (62%)
Fiber6.5 g (23%)
% 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
lime wedges
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. 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. 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. Cilantro Lime Quinoa 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. Start by adding half the fajita seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the chicken. Set aside for 10 minutes. 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. 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. Cilantro Lime Quinoa 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. Start by adding half the fajita seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the chicken. Set aside for 10 minutes. 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. 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. Cilantro Lime Quinoa 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. Start by adding half the fajita seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the chicken. Set aside for 10 minutes. 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. 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. Cilantro Lime Quinoa 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. Start by adding half the fajita seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the chicken. Set aside for 10 minutes. 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. 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. Cilantro Lime Quinoa 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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