Making High-Protein Chili-Rubbed Chicken with Coconut Rice & Mango Salsa will only take 45 minutes. It is a protein rich recipe, and it is also full of flavor. It is a simple recipe, and it follows only basic instructions. You only need chicken breasts without bone and skin, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, basmati rice, coconut milk, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, jalapeno, and other seasonings to prepare this recipe. It has 42 grams of protein and 520 calories. Enjoy serving High-Protein Chili-Rubbed Chicken with Coconut Rice & Mango Salsa at different parties, gatherings, and family events.
STATS:
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Prep Duration: 20 minutes
- Cooking Duration: 25 minutes
- Total Duration: 45 minutes
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving Size: 1
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Large skillet or grill pan
- Medium saucepan with lid
- Fork
INGREDIENTS:
- Chili-Rubbed Chicken
- Chicken breasts (without bone and skin) : 4
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Chili powder: One tbsp
- Onion powder:One teaspoon
- Cumin powder: ½ tsp
- Dried oregano: ½ tsp
- Paprika : 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Lime juice: 1 tbsp
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Coconut Rice
- Water: One cup
- Basmati rice: 1 cup
- Coconut milk: One cup
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Mango Salsa
- Ripe mango: 1
- Red onion: ¼ cup
- Jalapeño: 1
- Fresh cilantro: 2 tbsp
- Lime juice: 1 tbsp
- Salt: ¼ tsp
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN BREAST:
- Prepare chicken breast in less time, and it also holds the spices very well. Breasts have less fat and are rich in protein. Utilize chicken thighs, turkey, or firm tofu instead.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil adds good fats and overall smoothness to your recipe. It aids in the proper sticking of spices with the chicken, and it keeps your chicken soft. Utilize vegetable oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil instead.
CHILI POWDER:
- Chili powder gives a hot flavour and colour to your recipe without adding spice to your recipe. Utilize cajun seasoning or taco seasoning instead.
PAPRIKA:
- Paprika gives your dish a color and a mild, sweet flavor. It also improves the taste by balancing the taste of other ingredients. Utilize Kashmiri chili powder or smoked paprika instead.
GARLIC POWDER:
- Garlic powder mixes evenly with your recipe, and it has a slightly sweet flavor. It enhances the flavor of your recipe. Utilize fresh garlic instead, but the powdered garlic does not burn.
ONION POWDER:
- Onion powder maintains the strong flavor of other ingredients with its light sweetness. Utilize sliced onions instead.
CUMIN POWDER:
- Cumin will give a deep and rich taste to your recipe. It gives a woody taste to your recipe. Utilize coriander or garam masala instead.
DRIED OREGANO:
- Dried oregano gives an enhanced fragrance and taste to your chicken. It includes the taste of herbs in your chicken as well. Utilize dried thyme or Italian mix instead.
SALT:
- Salt improves the overall taste of your chicken, and it maintains the taste of the whole recipe. Utilize pink salt as a substitute.
BLACK PEPPER:
- Black pepper provides a warm and peppery taste to your chicken, and it will also improve the overall flavor of your dish. Utilize white pepper instead.
LIME JUICE:
- Lime juice will give a bright color and an enhanced taste to your salad. It also helps your chicken get soft. Utilize apple cider vinegar instead.
BASMATI RICE:
- Basmati rice takes on the flavor of coconut, and it cooks easily. These are soft and long-grain rice. Utilize brown rice, quinoa, or jasmine rice instead.
LIGHT COCONUT MILK:
- Coconut milk has less fat, and it also maintains the flavor. Milk will give softness and a rich flavor to your rice. It also provides a slightly sweet and smooth texture to your rice. Utilize full-fat coconut milk or a mix of coconut and almond milk instead.
WATER:
- It maintains the texture and consistency of your milk. Utilize vegetable broth instead.
MANGO:
- Mango provides a fruity and sweet taste, and it adjusts the hot flavor of spices. It also provides your dish a fresh look and creates a balance. Utilize pineapple, peach, or papaya instead.
RED ONIONS:
- Onion will give a sharp and crispy flavor to your salsa. It improves the flavor of your salsa. Utilize shallots or green onions instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Apply a coat of olive oil and lime juice to your chicken.
- Include and mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl and apply a layer on the chicken.
- Warm your pan on medium flame and prepare your chicken for 7-7 minutes on both sides.
- Keep your chicken for 5 minutes before cutting it into pieces.
- Clean your rice with water.
- Include salt, water, rice, and coconut milk in a pot and close it with a lid on medium flame for 25 minutes.
- Leave it for 5 minutes and then spread the rice using a fork.
- Combine mango, lime juice, jalapenos, red onion, and salt to prepare salsa.
- Now add your chicken to the rice and then add your salsa over it.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can eat this dish by including grilled vegetables.
- Include the diced avocado on top.
- You can toast the sesame seeds and spread them over the recipe.
TIPS:
- Keep your chicken for some time before cutting its pieces.
- Try to use the mature mango for the good taste.
- Avoid cooking your chicken for a long time.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store for three days in a box
FREEZER:
- Store chicken and rice for two months.
FAQs:
Will I prepare the chicken by baking it?
- Yes, you can bake your chicken for 25 minutes at 200°C.
Can I make it with less spice?
- Do not eat red chili to avoid spices.
Is packaged mango good for use?
- You can use the packaged mangoes, but fresh ones are better in taste.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION;
Caloric count: 520 kcal
Total Carbs: 48 g
Net Carbs: 44 g
Fiber: 4 g
Iron: 2.8 mg
Protein: 42 g
Calcium: 60 mg
Vitamin A: 850 IU
Sodium: 480 mg
Potassium: 780 mg
