Mexican Fried Rice
Enjoy our healthy Mexican Fried Rice, loaded with lean chicken protein and colorful vegetables. This dish supports good gut health with fiber from kidney beans and corn, while avocado provides beneficial fats. It's a nutrient-dense meal perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Avg. Recipe Cost (US)
$8.20
Avg. Recipe Cost (UK)
£6.00
Nutritional Information (approx)
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Fats: 20 g
- Carbs: 60 g
- Fibre: 6 g
Tags
Dairy Free High Protein Gluten Free Dinner
Ingredients
- chicken breast - 7 oz. (300g)
- garlic cloves - 2 (crushed)
- rice - scant ½ cup (100g)
- coconut oil - 2 tbsp.
- red onion - ½ (chopped)
- red pepper - 1 (diced)
- sweetcorn - ⅜ cup (100g) (drained)
- red kidney beans - ½ cup (100g) (drained)
- tomato - 1 (peeled
- chopped) -
- avocado - 1 (stone removed
- flesh diced) -
- lime - 1 tbsp.
- chili - ½ (chopped)
- coriander - handful (chopped)
- spices - oregano - 1 tsp.
Preparation Instructions
- 1. Chop the chicken into cubes. Season with salt, pepper, spices and crushed garlic.
- 2. Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packaging, drain, and transfer onto a plate to cool.
- 3. Heat the oil in the pan over medium-high heat, and fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes. Add in the chopped onion and diced peppers and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- 4. Next, add the drained sweetcorn, beans and the cooked rice. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 5. Remove from the heat, and add the peeled and diced tomato, then mix.
- 6. To serve, divide the rice between plates, top with avocado, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped chili and coriander.