Mexican Chicken and Shrimp Rice Bowl
"Such an inspired dish by Gretchen McKay posted in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette."
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 20
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 3⁄4 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
- 3⁄4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 -2 tablespoon fajita seasoning mix
- 1 lime, juice and zest of, plus extra juice to squeeze on rice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 sweet onion, sliced thin
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups hot cooked white rice or 4 cups brown rice
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Toppings
- guacamole
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro
- shredded lettuce
- salsa
- lime wedge
- tortilla chips
- chopped jalapeno
directions
- To season chicken and shrimp: In large bowl, toss chicken and shrimp with fajita seasoning. Add lime juice and lime zest. Toss and set aside.
- To stir-fry vegetables: In large skillet, bring 2 tablespoons oil to a sizzle. Add garlic, pepper and onion. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft and slightly charred. Remove to plate.
- To cook chicken and shrimp: Wipe out pan. Add remaining oil. Heat over medium-high heat until oil sizzles. Add chicken and shrimp. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp is pink and chicken is crispy brown. (Note: If you're worried about overcooking shrimp, cook separately.) Season with salt and pepper. Return vegetables to pan. Stir. Reduce heat to keep warm.
- To prepare beans: Rinse and drain black beans. Heat in microwave or on stove top until warm.
- To assemble: Place 1 cup rice in bowl. Squeeze a little lime juice on top. Spoon on 1/2 cup beans. Add one-quarter of chicken/shrimp mixture and shredded cheese. Add topping as desired.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
gailanng
United States
I'm just me, mother, grandmother...friend to many and a Louisianian. My Cajun and French Quarter Italian descent afforded me exposure to some of the best of foods. My passions are my family, decorating, cooking and gardening. Those very passions push me into constant awareness with always looking for something new to delight the senses, thus my favorite idiom...Inspire me, puuuullllllleeeeeeease! ...and I mean it, too. God Bless America!
