Lean Fajita-spiced Chicken Thigh with Wild Rice, Sweetcorn & Spinach
Lean Fajita-spiced Chicken Thigh with Wild Rice, Sweetcorn & Spinach brings Mexican flavour to a plate that delivers 47g of protein for 540 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 140g Chicken Thigh
- 120g wild rice
- 80g sweetcorn
- 80g spinach
- 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 sweetcorn and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cook the wild rice blend according to the pack, usually 20-25 minutes, then drain.
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Toss the chicken thighs in half the sauce and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) for 22-25 minutes, until caramelised at the edges and cooked through.
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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 sweetcorn and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: wild rice first, then the veg and chicken thigh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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