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Chicken, rice and bean bowl

Chicken, rice and bean bowl

A plate of food adorned with a tangy lemon wedge

4 serves

5 m

12 m

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 chicken tenderloins (about 500 g total)
  • 250 g green beans, trimmed
  • 2 cups '90 second quick' brown rice and quinoa blend
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 425 g can black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 250 g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 300 g corn kernels, rinsed, drained
  • 4 lemon wedges, to serve

Method

Step 1

Combine the zest, paprika, lime juice and olive oil in a ceramic dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Set aside.

Step 2

Steam, boil or microwave the green beans for 2-3 minutes or until just tender. Drain.

Step 3

Heat a large chargrill pan or barbeque hotplate over medium heat. Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes each side, or until cooked through.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat microwave brown rice & quinoa blend according to packet instructions.

Step 5

Divide the brown rice & quinoa blend between the 4 bowls. Top each with spinach, black beans, tomatoes, corn kernels and 2 chicken tenderloins.

Step 6

Serve with a lemon wedge in each bowl.

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