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    Home > Salads

    Cajun Chicken with Coriander and Lime Rice

    Published: Jul 11, 2016 · Modified: Jul 30, 2020 by Nicky Corbishley

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    Bowl filled with sliced Cajun chicken, rice, avocado and peppers

    This Cajun Chicken with Coriander and Lime Rice is packed with juicy griddled Cajun chicken with veggies and rice – ready in 30 minutes!A bowl full of griddled Cajun chicken with charred veggies and coriander-lime rice

    Have you ever looked at the ingredients in Cajun spice mix?

    I honestly never had, but then it occurred to me that the flavour is so unique there must be some special ingredient in there that I’d never tasted before on its own. Maybe a dried root grown on a remote island, under the branches of the boojimana tree (totally made that up) that can only be harvested 3 days a year.

    But no.

    We’re talking salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes.

    I have all of those things in my cupboard!

    Not that I can be bothered to actually grind them all up – I’m with the store bought stuff all the way.

    Close up photo of griddled Cajun chicken with charred veggies and coriander-lime rice in a bowl

    It does go to show though, that a little bit of spice alchemy can produce something that doesn’t taste like you’d expect - based on the individual parts.

    I wonder how many amazing and surprising spice blends there are out there.
    I think I need to go on a mission!

    Ok, I’m gonna stop rabbiting on now. Sorry, I’m having one of those days where every thought just goes off at a tangent (squirrel!!).

    This recipe is packed full of flavour – mostly from that magic Cajun spice mix, but also with a helping hand from some jazzed up rice.

    Get the chicken going on a griddle pan to get those lovely charred lines and juicy meat.
    I also love to add peppers and onions, then griddle them just long enough to bring out the sweetness.

    overhead photo of Cajun chicken with charred veggies and coriander-lime rice

    Throw on some chopped avocado (or my easy guacamole) whilst plating up and you have a really delicious and quick meal that’s nutritious too.

    If you love your super salads then you need to give one of these a try;
    Guacamole and Egg Breakfast Bowl
    Chicken and quinoa salad bowl
    or
    Cajun Chicken Noodle Salad with Creamy Chilli Lime Dressing

    Right, I’m off to look up the ingredients of my dukka, ras el hanout and Za’atar now. I lead such an interesting life 🙂

    My recipe for Cajun Chicken with Coriander Lime Rice first appeared in Superfood Magazine.

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    Cajun Chicken with Coriander and Lime Rice Recipe:

    Cajun Chicken with Coriander and Lime Rice

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    Juicy griddled Cajun chicken with charred veggies and coriander-lime rice – ready in 30 minutes. A great weeknight dinner!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 717 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 150 g dried long grain rice
    • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
    • 2 skinless chicken breasts
    • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
    • ½ red bell pepper - deseeded and sliced
    • ½ yellow bell pepper - deseeded and sliced
    • ½ green bell pepper - deseeded and sliced
    • 1 small brown onion - peeled and sliced
    • 1 small bunch coriander - (cilantro), roughly torn
    • Zest of 1 lime
    • 1 avocado - peeled, de-stoned and chopped

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Boil a large pan of water, add the rice and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender. Pour into a sieve and leave to drain.
    • Whilst the rice is cooking, heat a cast iron griddle pan on a high heat and brush on a little oil.
    • Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning and pour half the oil on the chicken breasts and rub it in using your hands. Flatten the chicken breasts slightly with your hands and place on the hot griddle. Cook for 7-10 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is charred and no longer pink in the middle. Place on a chopping board to rest whilst you cook the vegetables.
    • Brush the rest of the oil on the griddle and place the peppers and onion on in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning a couple of times, until lightly charred.
    • By now the rice should be cooked and drained. Fluff it up with a fork and stir through the coriander and lime zest.
    • Divide the rice between two bowls. Cut the chicken breasts into slices and place on top of the rice. Add the char-grilled peppers and onion and top with the chopped avocado.

    ✎ Notes

    Nutrition info is for one serving of this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 717kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 33gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 1388mgFiber: 11gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3825IUVitamin C: 134.8mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3.3mg
    Keywords Any Time Of the year, summer, Super Salads
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    Tools used:

    Cast Iron Griddle Cast iron griddle
    Juicy griddled Cajun chicken with charred veggies and coriander-lime rice – ready in 30 minutes. A great weeknight dinner!

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    Hi I’m Nicky

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    1. Lisa says

      June 25, 2020 at 2:01 am

      looking forward to trying this of course I will have to quadruple the recipe. Tonight for example my husband ate 4 chicken breasts on his own. (must be lifting weights, hes not a big guy at all.. )

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    2. Fiona Bole says

      March 05, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing! The flavours are fantastic. I dotted salsa and sour cream on top with lots of lime juice also.i made a double batch and put half in the freezer which makes it a quick meal, just use a microwaveable precooked pouch of rice, add coriander and lime and you’re good to go....delicious!!!

      Reply
    3. Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says

      February 19, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so fresh and flavorful!

      Reply
    4. Dannii says

      February 19, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful photos as always. We love Cajun chicken and always have a big tub of homemade seasoning to add to everything.

      Reply
    5. Molly Kumar says

      February 19, 2018 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness!!! This look sooo delicious that I wish I could grab the bowl out of the screen 🙂 I love spicy food n this sure suit our appetite.

      Reply
    6. Traci says

      February 19, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      Oh I could go for a bowl of this any day of the week! All the yumm is right here...pinning and sharing 🙂

      Reply
    7. Madi says

      February 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      What an awesome meal! I love the combination of flavors!

      Reply
    8. Elaine Kaegi says

      August 10, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      Eye-catching, bright and beautiful! And so yummy. Low fat and so easy. Thank you. Truly delicious.

      Reply
    9. Susan Stickney says

      August 02, 2017 at 9:01 pm

      After reading these salad recipes I want to try the benr ...

      Reply
    10. Veera R. says

      July 13, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      The dish looks amazing. I'm always looking for new chicken recipes as that's the one thing (almost) all my kids like to eat. I will definitely give this a try, but I might grind my own spice mix. 😉

      Reply
    11. samosastreetblog says

      July 11, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      I’m down for anything that’s cajun! ! Yummy goodness thats simple and quick!

      Reply

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