High Protein Mexican Chicken & Rice

22m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cube the chicken breast.
  2. 2Add oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice to the cubed chicken.
  3. 3Mix the chicken and spices thoroughly.
  4. 4Cook the seasoned chicken in a pan over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
  5. 5Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  6. 6Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the same pan.
  7. 7Cook the onion and bell pepper for 2 minutes.
  8. 8Add black beans to the pan.
  9. 9Add uncooked rice to the pan.
  10. 10Add extra seasoning to the rice mixture.
  11. 11Toast the rice and spices for 1 minute.
  12. 12Add chopped tomatoes to the pan.
  13. 13Add 300ml of water to the mixture.
  14. 14Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  15. 15Add the cooked chicken and coriander to the rice mixture and mix well.
  16. 16Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 750 g cubed chicken breast
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 whole lime juice
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 chopped medium onion
  • 1 chopped medium red bell pepper
  • 100 g black beans
  • 210 g washed uncooked basmati rice
  • 1 tsp of each extra seasoning (oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt, pepper)
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 300 ml water
  • chopped coriander/cilantro

Equipment

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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.

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