Go Back
–+ servings

Chicken Fajita Meal Prep

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
4.29000 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 674kcal
Servings: 5

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

Method

  • In a bowl, mix together the fajita spice mix & set aside.
    Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Spice Mix
  • 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.
    Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Mix
  • in a third bowl, add the onion and both bell peppers (capsicum). Add in the remaining spice mix. Mix to combine and set aside.
    Seasoned Vegetables
  • 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.
    Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Cooking
  • 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.
    Black Bean Mix
  • 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.
    Black Bean Mash
  • 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.
    Guacamole
  • 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.
    Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Serving
Calories 674kcalCarbohydrates 57gProtein 61gFat 24gSaturated Fat 4gPolyunsaturated Fat 3gMonounsaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gCholesterol 129mgSodium 690mgPotassium 1883mgFiber 20gSugar 5gVitamin A 1491IUVitamin C 98mgCalcium 122mgIron 7mg