SunRice

Chicken Fajita Bowl

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Prep time

10min

Cook time

30min

Try out this delicious chicken fajita bowl for a healthy lunch or dinner idea! This flavoursome recipe is packed with colourful vegetables, rice and quinoa.

SunRice Brown Medium Grain Rice

SunRice Brown Medium Grain Rice

- Retains the nutritious bran layer from milling - Characteristic nutty flavor and firmer texture - Popular among health-conscious cooks - Versatile for a variety of dishes - Can be used as an alternative in rice meals - Suggested use in summer salads - Naturally gluten-free

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Ingredients to serve:

This recipe was originally designed for 4 people. Amended serving sizes for 1, 2, 6, and 8 people are intended to serve as general guidance only. Cooking times may need to be adjusted to suit your amended serving size.

  • 1 cup SunRice Brown Rice & Quinoa

  • 45 g Burrito Seasoning Sachet

  • 2½ tbsp Oil

  • 500 g Chicken Thighs (cut into strips)

  • 1 Red Capsicum (cut into strips)

  • 1 Red Onion (cut into thin wedges)

  • 200 g Cherry Tomatoes (halved)

  • ½ cup Coriander Leaves (coarsely chopped)

  • 2 cup Iceberg Lettuce (shredded)

  • 1 Large Avocado (sliced)

  • Light Sour Cream (to serve)

Brown Rice

Retaining all the goodness of Mother Nature, the nutritious bran layer of brown rice is not removed at milling, giving brown rice its nutty flavour and firmer texture.

Characteristics

Chewy

Chewy

Nutty

Nutty

Medium

Medium

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Method

  • Place rice & quinoa in a saucepan. Add 2 cups cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stand, covered for 5 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, combine burrito seasoning and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat. Allow to stand for 15 minutes.

  • Heat remaining oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add marinated chicken, capsicum and onion and cook, stirring constantly for 7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

  • Combine cherry tomatoes and coriander. Serve chicken fajita with brown rice & quinoa, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, light sour cream and lime wedges.

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