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 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 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 760 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice

Name: One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 500 grams Basmati Rice; For Soaking Water; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Onion, Slices; ¾ cup Bell Peppers, Julienne; 500 grams Chicken Leg & Thighs; 1 tbsp Paprika Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 2 tsp Oregano; 1 cup Tomato Puree; 750 ml Water; 2 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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 items

4 people

Basmati Rice500 grams
WaterFor Soaking
Oil3 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Onion, Slices2
Bell Peppers, Julienne¾ cup
Chicken Leg & Thighs500 grams
Paprika Powder1 tbsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Oregano2 tsp
Tomato Puree1 cup
Water750 ml
Salt2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	760kcal	3040kcal
Protein	37g	148g
Carbohydrate	112g	450g
Fat	18g	73g
Fibre	5g	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 RiceWaterOilGarlicOnion
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
Bell PeppersChicken Leg & ThighsPaprika PowderCumin PowderOreganoTomato Puree
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 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 760 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.