High Protein Mexican Chicken & Rice

22 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cube the chicken breast.
  2. 2Cube the chicken breast.
  3. 3Cube the chicken breast.
  4. 4Add oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice to the cubed chicken.
  5. 5Add oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice to the cubed chicken.
  6. 6Add oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice to the cubed chicken.
  7. 7Mix the chicken and spices thoroughly.
  8. 8Mix the chicken and spices thoroughly.
  9. 9Mix the chicken and spices thoroughly.
  10. 10Cook the seasoned chicken in a pan over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
  11. 11Cook the seasoned chicken in a pan over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
  12. 12Cook the seasoned chicken in a pan over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
  13. 13Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  14. 14Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  15. 15Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  16. 16Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the same pan.
  17. 17Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the same pan.
  18. 18Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the same pan.
  19. 19Cook the onion and bell pepper for 2 minutes.
  20. 20Cook the onion and bell pepper for 2 minutes.
  21. 21Cook the onion and bell pepper for 2 minutes.
  22. 22Add black beans to the pan.
  23. 23Add black beans to the pan.
  24. 24Add black beans to the pan.
  25. 25Add uncooked rice to the pan.
  26. 26Add uncooked rice to the pan.
  27. 27Add uncooked rice to the pan.
  28. 28Add extra seasoning to the rice mixture.
  29. 29Add extra seasoning to the rice mixture.
  30. 30Add extra seasoning to the rice mixture.
  31. 31Toast the rice and spices for 1 minute.
  32. 32Toast the rice and spices for 1 minute.
  33. 33Toast the rice and spices for 1 minute.
  34. 34Add chopped tomatoes to the pan.
  35. 35Add chopped tomatoes to the pan.
  36. 36Add chopped tomatoes to the pan.
  37. 37Add 300ml of water to the mixture.
  38. 38Add 300ml of water to the mixture.
  39. 39Add 300ml of water to the mixture.
  40. 40Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  41. 41Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  42. 42Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  43. 43Add the cooked chicken and coriander to the rice mixture and mix well.
  44. 44Add the cooked chicken and coriander to the rice mixture and mix well.
  45. 45Add the cooked chicken and coriander to the rice mixture and mix well.
  46. 46Serve and enjoy.
  47. 47Serve and enjoy.
  48. 48Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

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