Chicken and Rice Steamed Parcel
Chicken and Rice Steamed Parcel
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon spice blend, such as paprika or chili powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 lime, for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200
- 2
Prepare the chicken by slicing the chicken breast into strips. In a bowl, season the chicken strips generously with salt, the dark spice blend (paprika or chili powder), and a drizzle of oil. Toss to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare the vegetables by slicing the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion into strips.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
To assemble each parcel, lay out a large piece of baking paper (approximately 40x40 cm) on a flat surface. Spoon 1/4 cup of uncooked white rice onto the center of the baking paper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add about 1/4 of the drained and rinsed kidney beans on top of the rice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Arrange 1/4 of the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and red onion on top of the beans and rice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Place 1/4 of the seasoned chicken strips on top of the vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Fold the baking paper securely around all the ingredients to create a sealed parcel. Bring the longer sides of the paper together and fold them down several times. Then, fold the ends inwards to create a tight seal, ensuring no steam can escape.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Place the prepared parcels onto a baking tray and transfer them to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 200
- 10
Carefully remove the parcels from the oven. Be cautious as steam will escape when opening.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Open each parcel and transfer the contents into a serving bowl. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish for added flavor. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken and Rice Steamed Parcel
- 400 g chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon spice blend, such as paprika or chili powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 lime, for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200 - 2
Prepare the chicken by slicing the chicken breast into strips. In a bowl, season the chicken strips generously with salt, the dark spice blend (paprika or chili powder), and a drizzle of oil. Toss to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the vegetables by slicing the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion into strips.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
To assemble each parcel, lay out a large piece of baking paper (approximately 40x40 cm) on a flat surface. Spoon 1/4 cup of uncooked white rice onto the center of the baking paper.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add about 1/4 of the drained and rinsed kidney beans on top of the rice.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Arrange 1/4 of the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and red onion on top of the beans and rice.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Place 1/4 of the seasoned chicken strips on top of the vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Fold the baking paper securely around all the ingredients to create a sealed parcel. Bring the longer sides of the paper together and fold them down several times. Then, fold the ends inwards to create a tight seal, ensuring no steam can escape.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Place the prepared parcels onto a baking tray and transfer them to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 200 - 10
Carefully remove the parcels from the oven. Be cautious as steam will escape when opening.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Open each parcel and transfer the contents into a serving bowl. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish for added flavor. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
⏱️ 2 min