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Red chicken with Cuban rice

Dish Details:


INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp olive oil

juice of 1 lime

1/4 tsp each of cayenne and paprika

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts

1 tsp vegetable oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 green pepper, deseeded and finely chopped

250g easy-cook long grain rice

350ml boiling water or chicken stock

handful each of chopped parsley and coriander

To garnish - fresh lime wedges



PREPARATION:

Make a marinade by mixing together in a large bowl the olive oil, lime juice, cayenne pepper and paprika.

Marinate the chicken breasts while you start the rice

Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan and sauté the chopped onion and green pepper.

Add the rice and mix well, then stir in the boiling water or chicken stock and simmer for 10 mins or until rice is cooked.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook in a non-stick frying pan or on a ridged grill pan for 15-20 mins until cooked through. Add the chopped parsley and coriander to the rice. Serve with the chicken on top and lime wedges to garnish.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4

Source: Recipe courtesy of Tesco Recipe Magazine.

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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