Heat stove top pan to medium heat, while the pan is heating season the chicken breast on both sides, with black pepper, red pepper, and garlic.
Once the pan is hot, add 1/2 of the extra virgin olive oil to the pan.
Place the chicken immediately in the pan, leave it there on medium heat for 2 minutes, then flip to the other side and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Both sides should start to become golden brown, but the center will still look uncooked...If not, give each side another minute...your pan wasn't hot enough.
Then turn the heat to low and cover the chicken with a lid. Let it cook for about 6 minutes, then flip and cover again for another 6 minutes on the other side. After 6 minutes on each side covered, the chicken should be done. But this does depend on the size of the chicken breast...these times are based on a 6½ oz breast. My rule of thumb is, once covered, cook the chicken for 1 minute per ounce per side, I find that this deliveres a perfect juicy chicken breast every time.It is always best to check the internal temperature of chicken before serving.
While chicken is cooking heat another large saute pan, add the remaining olive oil. Once the oil is hot toss in the sliced bell peppers and onions. Cook down for approximately 5-8 minutes until just tender. Stirring often to prevent burning.
In a small sauce pot prepare the Spicy Black Beans according to my recipe, found on this website.
Remove chicken from the pan and cut into bite size pieces. Plate by arranging pepper mixture, chicken, beans, and avocado in a bowl. Top with cheese and a few small slices of jalapeno.
Macro Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Chicken Fajita Bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 744Calories from Fat 213
% Daily Value*
Fat 23.7g36%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13.9g
Cholesterol 112.2mg37%
Sodium 509.6mg22%
Potassium 1259.5mg36%
Carbohydrates 66.8g22%
Fiber 19.8g83%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 63.1g126%
Vitamin A 65.5IU1%
Vitamin C 519.6mg630%
Calcium 16.8mg2%
Iron 25.1mg139%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.