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Mexican Fried Rice Recipe

Published: Jul 30, 2018 · Modified: Jul 9, 2024 by Andrea - Leave a Comment

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This Mexican Fried Rice is a great way to use your leftover rice, plus it's easy to make, delicious and it will probably become one of your favorite weeknight dinners - even if you have to cook fresh rice 😉

Mexican Fried Rice Recipe

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And as you will see on the picture below, we had it with sour cream and some sliced avocado. Let me tell you, it's the perfect combination!

Mexican Fried Rice Recipe

helpful tips to make this Mexican fried rice recipe

  • The recipe calls for red and yellow bell pepper, but don't worry if you don't have both, you can use 2 of the same color.
  • If you want to make your own sour cream, check our recipe right here!
  • You could easily substitute the rice for broccoli rice or cauliflower rice!
  • This is a mild recipe, so you can add more spices if you want.

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Mexican Fried Rice

A delicious and easy to make Mexican Fried Rice (great way to use leftover cooked rice)
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 3 large servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 2 small tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • *for serving: fresh cilantro, sour cream and avocado

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil, onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken and spices and cook until it starts to brown (around 7 minutes) and then set aside.
  • Return skillet to the heat, add remaining 1 tbsp oil, peppers, celery and tomato. Stir and cook until peppers are tender (about 3 minutes) - reserve.
  • Add the rice to the skillet, return to the heat and let it fry a little (2 minutes). Add reserved ingredients to skillet and mix well. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro, some avocado slices and a dollop of sour cream

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