# High Protein Mexican Chicken & Rice

This high-protein Mexican-style chicken and rice is a super tasty and easy meal prep option with only 450 calories per serving.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 750 g Raw Chicken Breast
- 2 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Whole Lime Juice
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion
- 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper
- 100 g Black Beans
- 210 g Washed Uncooked Basmati Rice
- Chopped Tomatoes
- 300 ml Water
- Coriander

## Instructions

1. Slice your chicken into cubes.
2. Add oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice to the chicken.
3. Mix until well combined.
4. Cook the chicken on medium heat for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
5. Set the cooked chicken aside.
6. Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Add black beans, washed rice, and extra seasoning to the pan.
8. Toast the ingredients for 1 minute.
9. Add chopped tomatoes and water.
10. Bring to a light boil, then cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until fully cooked.
11. Mix in the cooked chicken and coriander.
12. Distribute into four equal servings.
13. Serve and enjoy!

## Equipment

- knife
- bowl
- pan
- lid
- spoon

## Tips

- When you add the uncooked rice, let it toast with the spices for 1-2 minutes to enhance flavors.
- After adding the water, mix well then cover and simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes. Stir halfway to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzMXMl-o0ZB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1144c270-6e53-4b66-a756-0731c305bca0
- Extracted: 2025-08-17

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