
Keto Chicken Fajita Bowl
Pan-seared
- Time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
About this recipe
Chicken fajita bowl strips away the tortilla and doubles down on everything that makes fajitas worth eating: charred peppers, onion softened to sweetness, and spiced chicken with a slight char. The spice level here is hot, but customizable—dial cumin and paprika down if medium is your speed, or add more chili powder if you're chasing heat. The chicken breast gets sliced thin and cooked over high heat so it gets a golden crust before the inside overcooks; don't crowd the pan or you'll steam instead of sear.
Build it as a bowl: chicken, peppers, onions, and finish with cilantro and a lime wedge. Some people add cauliflower rice (not listed, but one of the obvious keto swaps), others top it with sour cream and cheese. At 38g protein, 8g net carbs, and 340 calories, this is the lightest keto meal on this list, which makes sense—it's mostly protein and high-volume vegetables. The lime juice is non-negotiable; it pulls everything into focus. Make extra peppers and chicken; leftovers get better as they sit overnight and the spices settle in.
Ingredients
Quantities for 2 servings.
Method
- 1Slice chicken into thin strips, season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2Slice peppers and onions into strips.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large pan, cook chicken until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
- 4In same pan, sauté peppers and onions with minced garlic until tender-crisp, 5 minutes.
- 5Return chicken to pan, add lime juice and toss well.
- 6Serve in a bowl over cauliflower rice or lettuce.



