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Cajun Chicken Rice Bowls

Cajun Chicken Rice Bowls

These Cajun Chicken Rice Bowls are the perfect solution for a quick, nutritious, and flavor-packed weeknight dinner. Combining the smoky heat of Cajun spices with the refreshing sweetness of fresh mango and creamy avocado, this meal is as vibrant as it is delicious. Best of all, you can have this restaurant-quality dish on the table in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thigh fillets cut into 3cm pieces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning divided
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 450 g microwavable brown rice packet
  • 2/3 cup water (160ml)
  • 1 avocado stoned, peeled, and thinly sliced
  • 1 red capsicum seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 mango stoned, peeled, and finely chopped
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
  • 1/3 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large Frying Pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated.
    4 chicken thigh fillets, 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  2. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in two batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean bowl.
    4 chicken thigh fillets
  3. Wipe out the pan if necessary, then heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute or until the spices become fragrant.
    2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  4. Add the microwavable brown rice and 2/3 cup (160ml) of water to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 7 minutes or until the water has completely evaporated and the rice is heated through. Remove from the heat.
    450 g microwavable brown rice, 2/3 cup water
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the whole-egg mayonnaise, ground paprika, and lime juice until smooth.
    1/3 cup whole-egg mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 tablespoon lime juice
  6. Divide the seasoned rice among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked chicken, sliced avocado, red capsicum, chopped mango, red onion, and fresh coriander.
    1 avocado, 1 red capsicum, 1 mango, 1/2 red onion, 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
  7. Drizzle the lime and paprika mayonnaise over the chicken and vegetables. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
    Lime wedges

Notes

Ensure your frying pan is nice and hot before adding the chicken to create a beautiful sear that locks in moisture. If you are prepping this in advance, wait to slice the avocado until the very last moment to prevent it from browning.
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