Lean Cajun-spiced Chicken Breast & Brown Rice Bowl with Peppers
Lean Cajun-spiced Chicken Breast & Brown Rice Bowl with Peppers brings Cajun flavour to a plate that delivers 58g of protein for 515 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 150g Chicken Breast
- 120g brown rice
- 80g red pepper
- 80g sweetcorn
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- chopped parsley
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the peppers and sweetcorn, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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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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Coat the protein generously in Cajun seasoning. Mix the yoghurt with lemon juice and a pinch of the spice to make a cooling dip.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peppers and sweetcorn for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: brown rice first, then the veg and chicken breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the chopped parsley.
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