High Protein Fajita Chicken with Taco Rice Meal Prep

This high-protein fajita chicken with taco rice is a meal prep dream—delicious, macro-friendly, and bursting with bold, zesty flavor. Juicy marinated chicken is seasoned with lime, spices, and honey, then paired with fluffy taco rice made with broth, tomato sauce, and green chilies. Each bite delivers a satisfying mix of savory and mildly spicy notes, balanced with a touch of sweetness from the honey. It's an ideal go-to for a week's worth of meals or a hearty dinner that fuels your body without sacrificing taste.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4 meal prep containers

Calories: 609 kcal per serving

Ingredients

18 ounce - chicken breast
1 tablespoon - olive oil
2 tablespoon - honey
1 - lime
1 teaspoon - onion powder
1 teaspoon - garlic powder
1 teaspoon - chili powder
1 teaspoon - paprika
1 teaspoon - cumin
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Pepper
1 tablespoon - butter
½ cup - yellow onion
1 cup - jasmine rice
2 cup - broth
½ cup - tomato sauce
4 ounce - green chilies
1 packet - low-sodium taco seasoning

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add cubed chicken to the marinade and mix well. Let it sit for 20–30 minutes or longer if time allows.
In a large skillet, cook the marinated chicken over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
In another pot, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent.
Add jasmine rice and stir for a minute to toast lightly.
Pour in broth, tomato sauce, green chilies, and taco seasoning. Stir and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Serve chicken over taco rice and divide into containers for meal prep.