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Cajun-Style Stir-Fried Chicken with Mixed Rice

Savor the flavors of the deep south with this easy-to-make dish teeming with seasoned chicken and hearty vegetables over an aromatic blend of basmati and wild rice. Perfect for a family dinner, it's all cooked in under half an hour, making your busy weeknights a little less hectic.
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
484
CALORIES
$2.70
PER SERVING
Cajun-Style Stir-Fried Chicken with Mixed Rice
Directions
RICE
10 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Pour the chicken broth into a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil. Then, add the wild and basmati rice. Stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low.
2
Let the rice simmer for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it steam for another 20 minutes.
CHICKEN
3
While the rice is cooking, heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
4
In a small bowl, mix together the cajun seasoning, creole seasoning, brown sugar, sweet paprika, pepper, cayenne, and thyme.
5
Add the cut chicken to the skillet and sprinkle the mixed spices over it. Stir well to evenly coat the chicken.
6
Let the chicken sear for about 3 minutes without stirring, then pour in the soy sauce and continue cooking until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
VEGGIES
7
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and toss in the chopped bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic. Stir fry for 5-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
8
Add the cooked chicken and diced tomatoes to the skillet, and stir until the liquid from the tomatoes has evaporated slightly.
FINISH
9
Combine the cooked rice with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine and remove from heat.
10
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Health Info
Macros
37g
CARBS
21g
FAT
38g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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