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Chipotle Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls

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Chipotle Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls

Ingredients

  • FOR THE RICE

  • 1 teaspoons light olive oil

  • 2 cups long grain white rice, (see notes)

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

  • 1 lime, zested

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed

  • FOR THE CHICKEN

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves

  • 1 large lime, juiced

  • 1½ tablespoons homemade fajita seasoning

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper , or use 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon extra light olive oil

  • FOR THE PEPPERS AND ONIONS

  • olive oil spray

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 3/4-inch thick strips

  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into 3/4-inch thick strips

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into 3/4-inch thick strips

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into 3/4-inch thick strips

  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced int 3/4 inch thick strips [or any onion will do]

  • kosher salt, to taste

  • FOR SERVING

  • pico de gallo

  • sliced avocado

  • greek yogurt or sour cream

  • a few dashes of hot sauce

Directions

  • FOR THE RICE
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Add in oil and rice, stir and toast for 5 to 8 minutes or until the rice is lightly golden and aromatic.
  • Place the toasted rice and salt into your rice cooker. Following the manufacturers instructions, fill to the appropriate waterline (for me it is 2), close the lid and set to cook.
  • Once the rice is cooked, open the rice cooker and fluff with a fork. Then transfer to a bowl and add in the cilantro, lime zest and juice. Taste and add more cilantro, zest or juice to your preference.
  • FOR THE CHICKEN
  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, olive oil, lime zest and juice and seasonings. Toss everything to coat and set off to the side.
  • Meanwhile I get a little more prepping out of the way. Thaw 2 cups of frozen corn, drain and quickly char in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to a clean bowl. Also, drain and rinse 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans.
  • In a 12-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet, spray with olive oil spray and preheat medium to medium high. If using cast iron, you may need to adjust the heat throughout so the chicken doesn’t burn.
  • Once the pan is hot, work in batches (if necessary) cook the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Then transfer the cooked chicken to a nearby cutting board and repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Chop the chicken into small, bite-size pieces and keep the chicken warm under foil.
  • To the same skillet the chicken was in, add in the peppers and onions with a pinch of salt. Toss and cook undisturbed until they have good color and are cooked to your preference. About 20 (for more firm) to 30 minutes (for more tender). Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • TO SERVE
  • Spoon the cilantro lime rice into bowls and top with the chopped chicken, peppers and onions.
  • Top with any other desired toppings.