Adobo Chicken Fajita Bowls

By Haley Aldoroty
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Adobo Chicken Fajita Bowls
Serves
Makes 2 bowls
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1lb chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1” pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt, divided
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 bell peppers, color of your choice
  • To serve: Fresh cilantro, avocado, limes
Procedure
In a mixing bowl combine the chicken, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and all the spices. Set aside.

Cook the rice according to package directions.

Heat a wide heavy-bottomed pot on medium heat. Add the 1 tbsp olive oil and the chicken. Cook until browned on all sides and just about cooked through, 5-8 minutes.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

To the same pot, add the sliced peppers and onions and the remaining 1 tsp salt. Sauté on medium heat until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Add the chicken back to the pot with the peppers and onions, and finish cooking for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

To serve, add rice to a bowl, follow with the chicken, peppers, and onions, top with fresh cilantro, squeeze of lime juice, and avocado.

Adobo Chicken Fajita Bowls

By Haley Aldoroty
Serves
Makes 2 bowls
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1lb chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1” pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt, divided
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 bell peppers, color of your choice
  • To serve: Fresh cilantro, avocado, limes
Procedure
In a mixing bowl combine the chicken, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and all the spices. Set aside.

Cook the rice according to package directions.

Heat a wide heavy-bottomed pot on medium heat. Add the 1 tbsp olive oil and the chicken. Cook until browned on all sides and just about cooked through, 5-8 minutes.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

To the same pot, add the sliced peppers and onions and the remaining 1 tsp salt. Sauté on medium heat until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Add the chicken back to the pot with the peppers and onions, and finish cooking for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

To serve, add rice to a bowl, follow with the chicken, peppers, and onions, top with fresh cilantro, squeeze of lime juice, and avocado.