Chicken Fajita Meal Prep To Set You Up With A Delcicious Meal For The Whole Week.
This chicken fajita meal prep recipe is so tasty and easy to make. Split into three parts, this recipe is easy to follow with step-by-step instructions, and every step is explained thoroughly.
Ingredients
Fajita Spice Mix
- 2 tsp (5g) - Paprika
- 2 tsp (5g) - Onion Powder
- 2 tsp (5g) - Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp (5g) - Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp (1g) - Red Chilli Powder
- 2 tsp (6g) - Corn Flour
- 1 tsp (5g) - Sea Salt Flakes
Chicken Fajitas
- 1kg (2.2lbs) - Chicken Breast, Butterflied & Sliced Into Strips
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
- 2 - Brown (Yellow) Onions, Thinly Sliced
- 1 - Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum), Thinly Sliced
- 1 - Yellow Bell Pepper (Capsicum), Thinly Sliced
- 5g (0.2oz) - Fresh Oregano, Roughly Chopped Substitute - 1 ½ tsp (2g) Dried Oregano
Guacamole
- 1 - Avocado, Coarsely Smashed
- ¼ - Red Onion, Diced
- 1 - Tomato, Diced
- ½ - Jalapeno, Diced
- 5g (0.2oz) - Coriander (Cilantro), Roughly Chopped
- ½ - Lime, Juiced You can use zest if you'd like to
- 2 ½ tsp (12.5ml) - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Seasoning To Taste
Coriander (Cilantro) Lime Black Beans
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
- 2 - Garlic Cloves
- ½ - Jalapeno, Diced
- 1 tsp (2.5g) - Ground Cumin
- 2 Cans (800g-1.76lbs) - Black Beans, Rinsed
- ¾ Cups (180ml) - Chicken Stock
- ½ - Lime, Juiced You can use zest if you'd like to
- 10g (0.3oz) - Coriander (Cilantro), Roughly Chopped
- Seasoning To Taste
Garnish
- Lime Wedges
- Coriander (Cilantro)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the fajita spice mix & set aside.
- In a second bowl, add the stripped chicken, oregano and salt. Add in half of the spice mix, mix and marinate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- in a third bowl, add the onion and both bell peppers (capsicum). Add in the remaining spice mix. Mix to combine and set aside.
- Place a large high-rimmed pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add in the olive oil and once hot, add in the onion and bell pepper mix, saute for 3 minutes, mixing regularly. Add in the seasoned chicken and contine cooking for a further 10 minutes, mixing regularly. Remove from the stovetop.
- Place a saucepan over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, cumin and salt. Saute for 45 seconds. Add in the drained and rinsed black beans and stock, mix well, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently break the beans with a fork or potato masher and continue simmering for 4 minutes or until thick. Add in the lime juice, coriander (cilantro) and seasoning to taste, mix well and remove from the stovetop.
- To make the guacamole, mash the avocado leaving it slightly coarse, add in all of the guacamole ingredients and mix well. Portion into small containers and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve the fajita mix on one side of your meal prep containers and the black beans on the other. Garnish with lime wedges, fresh coriander (cilantro) and guacamole. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Storage Instructions
To store, place in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months, both held in airtight containers. As for the guacamole, store this in a separate container, which will last up to 4 days in the fridge and six months in the freezer.
Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Reheating Instructions
To reheat, place in the microwave and heat in bursts until hot throughout. Alternatively, it can be reheated in a pan over medium heat, but you will have to separate the black beans from the fajita mix, reheating the beans in a separate pan or pot.
Watch How To Make The Recipe
Did You Like This Recipe?
Please take a second to leave a comment and rating down below and ill get back to you as soon as possible.
you are a god. I eat this every day. I will continue eating this for the rest of my life. I love you!
So glad you’ve been enjoying it!
Hi Chef. Fantastic receipe, unusual for everyone in my house to love the same dish but it happened!! Brilliant site and youtube channel. Time for me to ead over to the patreon page.
Hi Ian! Thank you so much for that. It’s great to hear everyone enjoyed the recipe. I appreciate your support.
Absolutely love the work my friend, huge help with meal prepping for the week.
Happy to hear its helping you. Thank you.