If you’re looking for something simple, easy, and genuinely nourishing, this is a great one to add into your week!
It’s high in protein, properly filling, and perfect for meal prep or a quick midweek dinner.
📊 Per serving (½ recipe):
437 calories | 42g protein | 34g carbs | 15g fat
Here’s what you’ll need 🛒:
- Chicken breasts (250g)
- Basmati rice (120g)
- Onion (60g)
- Bell pepper (200g)
- Avocado (100g)
- Shredded reduced-fat cheddar (30g)
- Olive oil (5g)
Seasonings: Smoked paprika, cumin, garlic granules, chilli powder, salt and pepper. Lime juice
Here’s how to make it 🧑🍳:
- Rinse 120g rice under cold water. Add to a saucepan with roughly 240ml water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook covered for 10-12 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, paprika, cumin, garlic, chilli powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add sliced peppers and onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until just tender.
- Squeeze in lime juice just before removing from heat.
- Divide rice between two bowls.
- Add chicken and veg mix.
- Top each bowl with 50g avocado and 15g grated reduced-fat cheddar.
- Garnish with coriander and serve with a lime wedge.
Love,
Ella 🧡