with Pico De Gallo and Green Onion Rice
Tasty chicken takes centre stage with green onion and lime rice as its co-star in this delicious dish. The fresh DIY pico de gallo makes a great extra!
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Ground Chicken
250 g
Garlic Puree
1 tbsp
Green Onion
1 unit(s)
Basmati Rice
0.75 cup
Lime
1 unit(s)
Corn Kernels
113 g
Sour Cream
3 tbsp
Guacamole
3 tbsp
Mexican Seasoning
2 tbsp
Oil
0.5 tbsp
Pepper
0.125 tsp
Salt
0.375 tsp
Tomato
2 unit(s)
Before starting, add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Wash and dry all produce. Add rice to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Meanwhile, cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.Zest, then juice lime. Thinly slice green onions, keeping green and white parts separate.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Cook, breaking up chicken into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Season with salt and pepper.
Add corn to the pan with chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, 4-5 min. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in Mexican Seasoning, garlic puree and 3 tbsp (6 tbsp) water. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 min. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, combine sour cream, half the lime juice and half the lime zest in a small bowl. (NOTE: This is your lime crema.)Add tomatoes, green onion whites and remaining lime juice to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. (NOTE: This is your pico de gallo.)
Fluff rice with a fork, then add remaining lime zest and remaining green onions. Season with salt, then stir to combine. Divide rice between bowls, then top with chicken mixture and pico de gallo. Dollop lime crema and guacamole over top.
690
kcal
Calories
23
g
Fat
6
g
Saturated Fat
92
g
Carbohydrate
10
g
Sugar
9
g
Dietary Fiber
35
g
Protein
117
mg
Cholesterol
1140
mg
Sodium