Grilled Chicken Fajita Fiesta Bowl
Juicy spice-rubbed chicken breast served over warm black beans, warm seared fajita peppers, and fresh pico de gallo with avocado.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan
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Store leftover cooked chicken and veggies separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Heat a heavy skillet or grill pan…
Heat a heavy skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C).
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Season 110g of chicken breast with chili…
Season 110g of chicken breast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
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Add 0.5 tsp olive oil to the hot skillet and place the chicken breast in the pan.
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Sear the chicken for 5 to 6…
Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the edges are lightly charred; transfer to a board to rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the edges are lightly charred
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In the same hot skillet, add 0.5 tsp olive oil along with 0.5 cup sliced bell pepper and 0.25 sliced red onion.
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Sauté the peppers and onion for 4…
Sauté the peppers and onion for 4 to 5 minutes until soft with light char marks.
Look for: soft with light char marks
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Warm 0
Warm 0.5 cup black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes until hot.
Look for: hot
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Arrange warm black beans
Arrange warm black beans, cooked fajita peppers, sliced chicken, 30g sliced avocado, and 0.25 cup pico de gallo in a bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Garnish with 1 tbsp fresh cilantro and…
Garnish with 1 tbsp fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
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