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Writer's pictureNathan Bell

MEXICAN FRIED RICE

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 25 - 30 mins

Nutrition per serving:

Kcal – 360

Fat – 16g

Carbs – 32g

Protein – 24g


WHAT YOU NEED

  • 7 oz. (300g) chicken breast

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • Scant ½ cup (100g) rice

  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil

  • 1/2 red onion, chopped

  • 1 red pepper, diced

  • 3/8 cup (100g) sweetcorn, drained

  • ½ cup (100g) red kidney beans, drained

  • 1 tomato, peeled, chopped

  • 1 avocado, stone removed, flesh diced

  • 1tbsp. lime

  • ½ chilli, chopped

  • Handful coriander, chopped

Spices:

  • 1 tsp. oregano

  • 1 tsp. paprika

  • 1 tsp. ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp. chilli flakes


WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

  • 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 and 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 corn, beans and the cooked rice, mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

  • Remove from the heat, and add the peeled and diced tomato, mix.

  • To serve, divide the rice between plates, top with avocado, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped chilli and coriander.


KEY BENEFITS OF SWEETCORN

Health benefits of sweetcorn: 6 amazing reasons you should add it to your diet:

1 - It is one of your five a day.

2 - It is nutrient rich.

3 - It has less sugar than an apple.

4 - It is fibre boosting.

5 - It is good gut bacteria.

6 - It is gluten-free.

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