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High Protein Fajita Chicken with Taco Rice Meal Prep
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High Protein Fajita Chicken with Taco Rice Meal Prep
Fajita Marinade
Taco Rice
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Add cubed chicken to the marinade and mix well. Let it sit for 20–30 minutes or longer if time allows.
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In a large skillet, cook the marinated chicken over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
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In another pot, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent.
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Add jasmine rice and stir for a minute to toast lightly.
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Pour in broth, tomato sauce, green chilies, and taco seasoning. Stir and bring to a boil.
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Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Serve chicken over taco rice and divide into containers for meal prep.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Marinade Magic 💥For maximum flavor penetration, marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours (or overnight) in the lime, honey, and spice mixture to ensure deep, tender flavor infusion.
- Rice Liquid Ratio Secret 🍚When preparing taco rice, use a 1:1.25 rice to liquid ratio (combining broth and tomato sauce) to achieve perfectly fluffy, not soggy rice with intense flavor.
- Spice Layer Technique 🌶️Toast dry spices in the pan for 30 seconds before adding liquids to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles in both the chicken and rice.
- Chicken Searing Pro Tip 🔥Pat chicken breasts completely dry before cooking and use a cast-iron skillet for the most beautiful golden-brown exterior and maximum flavor development.
- Meal Prep Moisture Hack 📦Store rice and chicken separately in airtight containers, and add a damp paper towel over the chicken to prevent drying out during refrigeration.
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