High Protein Chicken Fajita Rice
Directions
- 1Slice the chicken breast into thin fillets.
- 2Season the chicken with oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- 3Mix the chicken and seasonings well until the color changes.
- 4Prepare the green sauce by combining fat-free yogurt, light mayo, coriander, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender.
- 5Blend until creamy.
- 6Cook the chicken in a pan on medium heat for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 7Set the cooked chicken aside.
- 8In the same pan, add sliced onions and bell peppers and cook for 4 minutes.
- 9Add washed uncooked basmati rice to the pan.
- 10Season the rice with salt, paprika, turmeric, and cumin, then toast for 2 minutes.
- 11Add water to the rice mixture.
- 12Bring the rice to a light bubble, then cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
- 13Serve the cooked rice and chicken with a generous amount of the green sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 200 g Fat Free Yogurt
- 60 g Light Mayo
- 1 handful Coriander
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Pepper
- 0.25 Lemon Juice
- 0.5 medium Onion
- 1 Bell Peppers
- 230 g Uncooked Basmati Rice
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 440 ml Water
Equipment
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Tips
- Make sure you 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.