This chicken fajita rice is packed with authentic Mexican flavors. It is super easy, delicious and a filling Mexican fried rice perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Saffron Rice
1 1/2cupwhite rice
3cupchicken broth
1/8teaspoonsaffron
salt and pepper
Chicken and Veggie
1 1/2chicken thigh or breast(cut into stripes)
1red pepper(sliced)
1green peppersliced
2-3garlic cloves chopped
1medium onion sliced
2teaspooncooking oil
1 1/2tablespoonfajita seasoning
1teaspoonchipotle chili powder(optional)
1/4fresh chopped cilantro
salt and pepper
Serve with
1avocado
1/4cuplow-fat sour cream
1lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients listed under saffron rice in a medium pot and bring the mixture to boil. Simmer the rice on low heat for 15-18 min until rice is tender.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium pot. Add garlic and saute for 30-40 sec or until fragrant.
Add sliced onions and cook until translucent for about 3-4 min
Then add chicken and cook for about 8-10 min on medium to high heat.
Add sliced bell peppers, fajita seasoning, salt, and paper. Optionally, add chipotle chili powder for additional color and spice. Cook further for about 5-6 min or until almost all the water evaporates.
Add cooked rice, chopped fresh cilantro and mix gently. Turn off the heat.
Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream, some avocado slices, and lemon wedges.
Notes
Make sure almost all the water gets evaporated from the chicken and veggies. Else it will make the fajita rice sticky and mushy.