Name: Chicken Fajita Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Chicken:; 2 Chicken Breasts cut into thin fillets (Approx 150g each fillet - 4 total pieces); 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; Rice:; 230g Uncooked Basmati Rice (Approx. 520g Cooked Rice - 130g per serving); 400-440ml Water; 1 tsp Salt, Paprika, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Turmeric; 1/2 Medium Red & White Onion Sliced; 1/2 Red Bell Pepper Sliced; 1/2 Green Bell Pepper Sliced; Green Sauce:; 200g Fat Free Greek Yogurt; 60g Light Mayo; 4 Garlic Cloves; Big Handful of Coriander/Cilantro; 1/2 tsp Salt & Pepper; 1/4 Lemon Juice

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Ingredients

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Chicken

2 Chicken Breasts cut into thin fillets (Approx 150g each fillet - 4 total pieces)

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

Rice

230g Uncooked Basmati Rice (Approx. 520g Cooked Rice - 130g per serving)

400-440ml Water

1 tsp Salt, Paprika, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Turmeric

1/2 Medium Red & White Onion Sliced

1/2 Red Bell Pepper Sliced

1/2 Green Bell Pepper Sliced

Green Sauce

200g Fat Free Greek Yogurt

60g Light Mayo

4 Garlic Cloves

Big Handful of Coriander/Cilantro

1/2 tsp Salt & Pepper

1/4 Lemon Juice

Steps

Slice your chicken breasts into thinner fillets. Season both sides evenly with the spices listed, lemon juice and olive oil. Set aside then thinly slice the onions and bell peppers.

Make the green sauce by adding all the ingredients in a blender cup. Blend till smooth and adjust taste to your preference.

Get a pan on medium heat, add cooking spray then cook the chicken for 3-4 mins each side to get a nice crust

Set the chicken aside, in the same pan add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 mins then add washed uncooked rice with the spices listed. Mix and toast for 2 mins.

Next add water and bring to a light bubble then cover the pan and simmer for 8-10 mins on low heat till fully cooked and fluffy.

Slice the chicken into thin strips, serve on top of the rice with the creamy green sauce and ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

419kcal

20%
Fat

12g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

58g

2%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

32g

1%
Cholesterol

75mg

3%
Sodium

832mg

41%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Chicken Fajita Rice