Chicken Fajita With Cilantro Lime Rice and Mango Salsa

Serving: 5

Time: 30 minutes

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Price Per Person: $7-8 (Price might vary base on location and time)

For the Chicken:

• 2.5 lbs Boneless and Skinless Chicken thigh (Or Chicken Breast)

• Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp Cumin

  • 1 Tbsp Chili powder

  • 1 Tbsp Paprika

  • 1/2 Tbsp Cayenne (Optional)

  • 1 Tbsp Oregano

  • 1 tsp Honey or Brown Sugar

  • 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt

  • 2 Limes, Juiced

  • 1 Tbsp Oil

• Direction:

  • Pounding the chicken thigh to flatten (Chicken breast can be butterflied)

  • Mix all the seasonings until combined

  • Season the chicken with the fajita seasoning and set aside (if able, marinated all night)

  • Grill till done, and serve with fresh lime on the side

For the Bell Pepper:

• 1 Sweet Onion

• 1 Red Bell Pepper

• 1 Green Bell Pepper

• 1 Yellow Bellow Pepper

• 4 cloves of Garlic, Minced

• Salt and Pepper to taste

• Directions:

  • Sliced all the vegetables

  • On a well-heated pan, sear all the vegetables

  • Once all the vegetables are softened, finish with garlic

  • Season the vegetables till liking

For the Rice:

• 3 cups of Basmati Rice (White or Brown both work)

• 2 Tbsp Oil

• 2 Lime, Juiced

• 1 1/2 cup of cilantro, finely chopped

• 3 cups of No Sodium Added chicken stock

• 3 cups of water

• Salt to Taste

• Directions:

  • Cook the garlic with medium heat

  • Put in rice and toast to a light yellow

  • Add in water, chicken broth, lime juice, and salt

  • Turn it to high heat, and wait for it to boil

  • Once boiled, turn it to low heat, cover, and cook it for 12-15 minutes

  • Turn off the heat after the rice is done, and keep the pot covered until serving

For the Mango Salsa:

• 1 Riped Red Mange, Diced

• 1 Medium Sized Red Onion, Diced

• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, Diced

• 1-2 Jalapeno, Diced (seed is optional)

• 1/2 cup of cilantro, C=Finely chopped

• 1 Lime

• Directions:

  • Prepared all the ingredients and mixed in a bowl

  • Make this right after you season the chicken and leave it in the fridge until serving