Mexican Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Mexican Chicken and Rice
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
220
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium- high heat.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and 1 tablespoons chili powder.
  3. Lay in the hot oil in a single layer.
  4. Cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip over and cook the other side for the same length of time.
  5. Remove to a plate, leaving behind as much oil as possible.
  6. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch cubes.
  7. Add the onion and rice to the pot.
  8. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes, until the rice is opaque.
  9. Add the garlic and remaining chili powder.
  10. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  11. Add the broth and bring to a boil, stirring.
  12. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover.
  13. Cook for 10 minutes.
  14. Add the chicken and beans and cook, covered, for 12 minutes.
  15. Uncover and sprinkle on the green onions.
  16. Test the rice to see if it is done.
  17. If not, cook for another 5 minutes.
  18. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to finish steaming the rice.
  19. Fluff the rice mixture with a fork.
  20. Serve with salsa or hot sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 219.61 Kcal (919 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.94g 14%
Cholesterol 69.29mg 23%
Sodium 483.89mg 20%
Potassium 514.78mg 11%
Total Carbs 10.9g 4%
Sugars 2.92g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
Protein 26.73g 53%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 37%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 22.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.11 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.87g 14%
Cholesterol 30.01mg 23%
Sodium 209.57mg 20%
Potassium 222.95mg 11%
Total Carbs 4.72g 4%
Sugars 1.27g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 7%
Protein 11.58g 53%
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 37%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 9.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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