(Make Ahead Chicken Fajita Lunch Bowls

(Make Ahead Chicken Fajita Lunch Bowls

  • Prepare: 15M
  • Cook: 30M
  • Total: 45M
(Make Ahead Chicken Fajita Lunch Bowls

(Make Ahead Chicken Fajita Lunch Bowls

Diets

  • Gluten free

Ingredients

  • Meat

    • 2 Chicken breasts
  • Produce

    • 2 Bell peppers
    • 1 cup Corn, kernels
    • 2 tbsp Red onion
  • Condiments

    • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • Pasta & Grains

    • 3/4 cup Basmati rice
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1 tsp Chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp Paprika
    • 1/4 tsp Salt
    • 1 Salt & pepper
    • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 4 tbsp Olive oil
    • 3 tbsp White wine vinegar
  • Nuts & Seeds

    • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
  • Time
  • Prepare: 15M
  • Cook: 30M
  • Total: 45M

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Description

Make these lunch bowls ahead of time and have your work lunches ready for the week!

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • ¾ cup basmati rice (uncooked)
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Directions

  • Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a small baking dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Turn to coat.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, turn the chicken, then bake for another 10-15 minutes (depends on the size of your chicken breasts), until cooked through.
  • Allow to rest for 10 more minutes before slicing.
  • Cook the rice according to package directions. Allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, bell peppers, red onion and corn.
  • Shake together the vinaigrette and add to the bowl. Toss to coat everything completely.
  • Divide amongst 4 lunch containers, topping with the chicken.
  • Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
  • Serves: 4
  • Prepare: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • TotalTime:
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Title:

Chicken Fajita Lunch Bowls

Descrition:

These chicken fajita lunch bowls are packed full of corn, bell peppers, rice and chicken, and tossed in a tangy fajita vinaigrette.

(Make Ahead Chicken Fajita Lunch Bowls

  • Meat

    • 2 Chicken breasts
  • Produce

    • 2 Bell peppers
    • 1 cup Corn, kernels
    • 2 tbsp Red onion
  • Condiments

    • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • Pasta & Grains

    • 3/4 cup Basmati rice
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1 tsp Chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp Paprika
    • 1/4 tsp Salt
    • 1 Salt & pepper
    • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 4 tbsp Olive oil
    • 3 tbsp White wine vinegar
  • Nuts & Seeds

    • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground

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Sweet Peas and Saffron

Chicken Fajita Lunch Bowls

These chicken fajita lunch bowls are packed full of corn, bell peppers, rice and chicken, and tossed in a tangy fajita vinaigrette.