Chicken Taco Rice Bowl with Fajita Seasoning: Versatile & Quick Dinner

Chicken dishes like Chicken Taco Rice Bowls are a favorite for an easy dinner or a workday lunch. This recipe features tender chicken seasoned with our homemade Fajita Seasoning, a special blend from Pride of India’s spices. Paired with extra-long grain white basmati rice, this wholesome mix creates a beautifully balanced taco rice bowl meal that’s both flavorful and satisfying.

The plan is simple: first, we’ll make our flavorful fajita seasoning. Then, we’ll marinate the chicken breast pieces in it to infuse perfect depth of flavor. Next, sauté the chicken with fresh vegetables, like colorful bell peppers for crunch and natural sweetness. Finally, layer everything over fragrant cilantro rice to assemble a complete chicken taco rice bowl.

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Easy Chicken Taco Rice Bowl with Fajita Seasoning

A flavorful taco rice bowl recipe that brings together tender chicken, fragrant extra-long basmati rice, and just the right amount of fajita seasoning throughout.

Ingredients

For Fajita Seasoning:

• 1 tsp POI’s ginger powder
  

• 2 tsp POI’s minced garlic
  

• 1 tsp POI’s hot red chili flakes
  

• 1 tsp POI’s ground black pepper
  

• 1 tsp POI’s Himalayan white salt
  

For the Bowl:

• 1.5 cups chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  

• Oil (as needed)
  

• 2 cups bell pepper slices (mixed colors)
  

• Our Himalayan white salt (to taste)
  

• 2 cups POI’s white basmati rice, cooked
  

• Lemon juice (to taste)
  

• Fresh cilantro, chopped
  

Directions

1. Make Fajita Seasoning:Mix ginger powder, garlic, chili flakes, black pepper, and Himalayan salt in a small bowl.
   

2. Marinate Chicken:Rub the fajita seasoning onto the chicken pieces and let it rest for at least half an hour minutes.
   

3. Cook Chicken:Heat oil in a pan, sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
   

4. Sauté Veggies:In the same pan, add bell pepper slices and a pinch of salt. Cook until tender-crisp, then return the chicken to the pan and mix well.
   

5. Flavored Rice:In a separate pan, heat a little oil. Add cooked white basmati rice, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
   

6. Assemble:Layer the cilantro rice in serving bowl, top with the chicken and bell pepper mix, and garnish with extra herbs or lime slices if desired.

For a Tex-Mex recipe, check out our Chili corn carne  and pair it with Bean Bites Mini Poppadoms for a true flavor experience. For another easy, one-pot meal, try the  Creamy tortellini recipe,  it’s absolutely mouthwatering.

For more taco recipe inspiration, our  Instant Pot chicken taco soupwith a Pride of India's Tandoori turmeric rub will satisfy all your cravings.