One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice
Also known as One Pot Fajita Rice · Non-veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals
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One pot chicken fajita rice: chicken and peppers cooked with paprika, cumin and tomato puree, then basmati. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes plus soaking, video.
Ingredients
15 itemsBasmati Rice500 grams
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Onion, Slices2
Paprika Powder1 tbsp
Water750 ml
Salt2 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Oregano2 tsp
Tomato Puree1 cup
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish
Bell Peppers, Julienne¾ cup
Chicken Leg & Thighs500 grams
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 761kcal | 3044kcal |
| Protein | 37g | 149g |
| Carbohydrate | 113g | 450g |
| Fat | 18g | 73g |
| Fibre | 5.1g | 20g |
| Sugar | 6.4g | 26g |
Cookd masalas for basmati rice
Method
- 1
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes. Heat a pot and add oil. Add garlic and sliced onions. Saute for a few seconds
Basmati RiceSunflower OilOnionWaterGarlic
- 2
Add the sliced onions and bell peppers and saute for a minute. Add the chicken pieces and the fajita seasoning and mix well for a few minutes. Add the tomato puree and mix it along with the mixture for a 2 minutes
Paprika PowderCumin PowderOreganoTomato PureeBell PeppersChicken Leg & Thighs
- 3
Add water, salt, black pepper and bring it to a boil. Add the soaked and strained rice and bring it to a boil.
WaterSaltBlack Pepper Powder
- 4
Once the rice and water are level, cover the pot tightly and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Let it rest for 10 more minutes. Open the pot, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and fluff the rice. Serve it hot.
Coriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice?
- 500 grams Basmati Rice, 500 grams Chicken Leg & Thighs, ¾ cup Bell Peppers, 1 cup Tomato Puree, 2 Onion, 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice?
- About 761 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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