Mexican Fried Rice

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 30 min 4
Mexican Fried Rice
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Ingredients


199 gm Chicken breast cutlets (300g)
2 clove(s) Garlic (crushed)
1/2 cup White rice, short-grain, dry (scant; (100g))
2 tbsp Coconut oil
1/2 small Red onion (chopped)
1 small pepper(s) Red bell pepper (diced)
1/3 cup Sweet corn, canned, drained ((100g))
1/2 cup Red kidney beans, canned, drained ((100g) red;)
1 small Tomato (peeled, chopped)
1 avocado(s) Avocado (stone removed, flesh diced)
1 tbsp Lime juice (fresh)
1/2 pepper(s) Red chili pepper (also chile or chilli) (chopped)
100 gm Cilantro (coriander) (handful; chopped)
1 tsp Oregano, ground
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Cumin (ground)
1/2 tsp Hot pepper (chili) flakes

Instructions


  • Chop the chicken into cubes. Season with salt, pepper, spices and crushed garlic.
  • Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packaging, drain, and transfer onto a plate to cool.
  • 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. 
  • Next, add the drained sweetcorn, beans and the cooked rice. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, and add the peeled and diced tomato, then mix.
  • To serve, divide the rice between plates, top with avocado, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped chili and coriander.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 350
Calories from fat 152
Calories from saturated fat 65
Total Fat 16.9 g
Saturated Fat 7.2 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.0 g
Cholesterol 36 mg
Sodium 113 mg
Potassium 795 mg
Total Carbohydrate 36 g
Dietary Fiber 7.8 g
Sugars 3.2 g
Protein 17.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.7
Meat 0.6
Meat Alternative 0.2
Vegetables 4.4

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Main




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