$20 & 30 Minutes to Feed a Family of 4 in a Healthy Manner:
As promised monthly, below is September’s healthy and timeless meal creation!
Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
Item | Cost |
½ tsp. chili powder | $0.19 |
½ tsp. paprika | $0.19 |
½ tsp. garlic powder | $0.19 |
½ ground cumin | $0.19 |
¼ tsp. dried oregano | $0.19 |
½ tsp. salt & 1/8 tsp. pepper | $0.00 |
½ lime (cut into 4 wedges) | $0.49 |
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips) | $5.99 |
2 cup of cooked brown rice | $0.99 |
1 cup red bell pepper (chopped) | $0.99 |
1 medium avocado (diced) | $0.99 |
4 tbsp. pickled jalapeno slices | $1.89 |
½ cup salsa | $1.29 |
Cilantro leaves for garnish | $0.99 |
Total Cost for Dinner- Serves 4 | $13.13 |
Cooking Instructions:
Combine spices in a bowl. Rub spice mixture on to chicken and toss to coat. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally until no longer pink in the middle (about 5-6 minutes), transfer to a serving bowl and cover to keep warm.
Start to assemble the bowls, divide ingredients evenly 4 ways. Start with the rice, then add the red pepper, avocado, jalapenos, and the sliced chicken strips. Top with salsa, lime wedge, and cilantro!
ENJOY!
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