eCook Meal
Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl
with coriander-lime rice & sour cream
Let’s saddle up and make this delicious fajita recipe, originally created by Tex-Mex cowboys. With its fantastic flavour of Mexican-spiced chicken, sweet pops of corn, rich black beans & coriander & lime-infused white rice, this meal will cure any bellyaching. Served with lashings of sour cream. Now, giddy-up and go, Chef!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
ZESTY, HERBY RICE
Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add in the lime juice and ½ the coriander. Season and cover.
MMMEXICAN Chicken
Pat the Chicken kebabs dry with paper towel and season. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the Mexican spice and a knob of butter. Remove from the heat.
ADD SOME COLOUR
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the pepper and Corn until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the beans, garlic, and tomato salsa. Remove from the heat and season.
BOWL 'EM OVER
Bowl up the coriander-lime rice, top with the Chicken, and any pan juices. Place the charred corn and bean mixture and Guacamole alongside the chicken. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of the remaining coriander. Dinner is ready!
ZESTY, HERBY RICE
Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add in the lime juice and ½ the coriander. Season and cover.
MMMEXICAN Chicken
Pat the Chicken kebabs dry with paper towel and season. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the Mexican spice and a knob of butter. Remove from the heat.
ADD SOME COLOUR
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the pepper and Corn until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the beans, garlic, and tomato salsa. Remove from the heat and season.
BOWL 'EM OVER
Bowl up the coriander-lime rice, top with the Chicken, and any pan juices. Place the charred corn and bean mixture and Guacamole alongside the chicken. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of the remaining coriander. Dinner is ready!
ZESTY, HERBY RICE
Place the rice in a pot with 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add in the lime juice and ½ the coriander. Season and cover.
MMMEXICAN Chicken
Pat the Chicken kebabs dry with paper towel and season. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the Mexican spice and a knob of butter. Remove from the heat.
ADD SOME COLOUR
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the pepper and Corn until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, add the beans, garlic, and tomato salsa. Remove from the heat and season.
BOWL 'EM OVER
Bowl up the coriander-lime rice, top with the Chicken, and any pan juices. Place the charred corn and bean mixture and Guacamole alongside the chicken. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of the remaining coriander. Dinner is ready!
ZESTY, HERBY RICE
Place the rice in a pot with 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add in the lime juice and ½ the coriander. Season and cover.
MMMEXICAN Chicken
Pat the Chicken kebabs dry with paper towel and season. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the Mexican spice and a knob of butter. Remove from the heat.
ADD SOME COLOUR
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the pepper and Corn until lightly charred, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 2-3 minutes, add the beans, garlic, and tomato salsa. Remove from the heat and season.
BOWL 'EM OVER
Bowl up the coriander-lime rice, top with the Chicken, and any pan juices. Place the charred corn and bean mixture and Guacamole alongside the chicken. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of the remaining coriander. Dinner is ready!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R155.29
for 4 servings · R38.82 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Bell Peppers needs 2Green Pepper R18.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R18.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Guacamole needs 2 unitsGuacamole Seasoning 40 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Sour Cream needs 100 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 40% of packR15.60
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Corn needs 160 gKoo Creamstyle Sweetcorn 415 g 415 g at R23.99 · 39% of packR9.25
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Black Beans needs 240 gBlack Beans 500 g 500 g at R57.99 · 48% of packR27.84
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Fresh Coriander needs 10 gFree Range Smoked Paprika & Coriander Deboned Chicken Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R164.99 · 1% of packR1.65
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White Basmati Rice needs 300 mlFully Cooked White Basmati Rice 250 g R37.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R37.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Old Stone Mill Mexican Spice
- Lime Juice
- Tomato Salsa
- Chicken Breast Fillet Kebabs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl?
The preparation time for Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl with coriander-lime rice & sour cream is between 15 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl with coriander-lime rice & sour cream?
The total time required to make Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl with coriander-lime rice & sour cream is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl?
Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Black Beans, Chicken Breast Fillet Kebabs, Corn, Fresh Coriander, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Guacamole, Lime Juice, Old Stone Mill Mexican Spice, Sour Cream, Tomato Salsa, White Basmati Rice
What is the nutritional information of Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl?
Calories: 909, Carbs: 105 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 53.6 grams, Sugar: 15.1 grams, Salt: 1836 grams
How do I prepare Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl?
BOWL 'EM OVER: Bowl up the coriander-lime rice, top with the chicken, and any pan juices. Place the charred corn and bean mixture and guacamole alongside the chicken. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of the remaining coriander. Dinner is ready! ADD SOME COLOUR: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the pepper and corn until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add the beans, garlic, and tomato salsa. Remove from the heat and season. MMMEXICAN CHICKEN: Pat the chicken kebabs dry with paper towel and season. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with the Mexican spice and a knob of butter. Remove from the heat. ZESTY, HERBY RICE: Place the rice in a pot with 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add in the lime juice and ½ the coriander. Season and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl?
Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Black Beans, Chicken Breast Fillet Kebabs, Corn, Fresh Coriander, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Guacamole, Lime Juice, Old Stone Mill Mexican Spice, Sour Cream, Tomato Salsa, White Basmati Rice
How many calories does Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl have?
909 calories
How much fat content does Quick Chicken Fajita Bowl have?
grams