Chicken Fajitas with Cilantro Lime Cauli-Rice
I absolutely love making fajitas, and there is just something about cooking in a cast iron skillet that brings out all the flavor! This recipe hits just right when you are in a Mexican food kind of mood. This Fajita Chicken with Cilantro Lime Cauli-rice skillet is definitely a fiesta in your tummy with all the delicious spices, and tangy flavors! They would be perfect for Taco Tuesday or even Cinco De Mayo!
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet
- 1 medium size pan
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 2-3 cups Bell peppers
- 1 medium red onion slices and quartered
- 4 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 bunch cilantro
- Juice of 1-2 limes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 5 tbsp ghee butter or avocado oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat on the stovetop.
- Once the pan is heated, add 2 tbsp of your cooking oil and add the sliced onions and bell peppers. sauté them until tender and a little bit charred. Once cooked set aside
- Cut the chicken breasts into small stripes. Add another tbsp cooking oil into the skillet and then place your chicken into the skillet. cook for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
- Add in the fajita seasoning and coconut aminos and mix for a couple minutes with the chicken. Add the onions and pepper slices back into the skillet. Turn the heat off and set aside.
- Heat up a pan on the stove over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tbsp of cooking oil. Sautee your cauliflower rice and cilantro until tender.
- Add the lime juice, garlic powder, and some Himalayan salt to flavor.
- Serve fajita chicken mixture with the cilantro lime cauliflower rice and enjoy! Can also add to some tortillas of your liking!