Fajita-spiced Chicken Breast & Basmati Rice Bowl with Peppers
Fajita-spiced Chicken Breast & Basmati Rice Bowl with Peppers brings Mexican flavour to a plate that delivers 54g of protein for 523 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 150g Chicken Breast
- 150g basmati rice
- 80g red pepper
- 80g courgette
- 50g salsa
- 50g red onion
- 15g lime
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the peppers and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the basmati rice, then simmer in 2 parts water for 10-12 minutes, cover and steam off the heat for 5 minutes.
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Season the chicken breast, butterfly it so it cooks evenly, then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until the juices run clear (75°C in the thickest part).
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Toss the protein and onion in fajita seasoning and cook over high heat until charred. Finish with lime juice and spoon salsa over the top.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peppers and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: basmati rice first, then the veg and chicken breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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