# High Protein Chicken Fajita Rice

This high protein chicken fajita rice is incredibly delicious and so easy to make.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 8 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika or Regular Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt & Pepper
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 230 g Uncooked Basmati Rice
- 400 ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt, Paprika, Cumin, Turmeric
- 1 /2 Medium Red & White Onion
- 1 /2 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 /2 Green Bell Pepper
- 200 g Fat Free Greek Yogurt
- 60 g Light Mayo
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Big Handful Coriander/Cilantro
- 1 /2 tsp Salt & Pepper
- 1 /4 Lemon Juice

## Instructions

1. Slice chicken breasts into thin fillets and season with oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix well.
2. Make the green sauce by blending fat free yogurt, light mayo, coriander, garlic cloves, salt, pepper and lemon juice until creamy.
3. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4. Add onions and bell peppers to the pan and cook for 4 minutes.
5. Add washed uncooked rice, season again and toast for 2 minutes.
6. Add water, bring to a light bubble, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
7. Serve with a generous amount of green sauce.

## Equipment

- knife
- baking dish
- blender
- frying pan

## Tips

- Season the chicken on both sides. Cook on medium low heat for 3-4 mins each side till you get a good crust
- When cooking the rice, toast with the veggies and spices before adding water
- Bring the rice to a light bubble then cover and simmer till fully cooked, about 8-10 mins

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctod487PMSU/?igsh=bHYzN2JxNWgyYWY2
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6f949a64-a073-469e-9ee1-4270ed722536
- Extracted: 2025-01-17

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