| Stir fries and Mexican food are not usually thought of | | | | your chicken and rice, this recipe is a real winner. The |
| as going together but if you want to make a ten | | | | rice is incorporated into the dish, to make it a one-pot |
| minute meal and you have some cooked chicken to | | | | meal, but if you prefer you can serve the rice on the |
| use up, making a Mexican stir fry is a great idea. Stir | | | | side or underneath. |
| frying food means to use a wok or skillet to cook in. | | | | What you will need: |
| You must keep the pieces of food small and the | | | | - 1 cup cooked rice |
| temperature hot, in order to speed up the cooking time | | | | - 1 1/3 cups chopped cooked chicken |
| and get good results. | | | | - 3/4 cup water |
| Stir fries tend to be dry dishes rather than wet ones, | | | | - 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper |
| because if you add a sauce while it is cooking the dish | | | | - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar |
| will be braised rather than stir fried. You can add a | | | | - 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper |
| sauce at the end of the cooking time, of course, after | | | | - 2 minced cloves garlic |
| you have fried the vegetables and other ingredients. | | | | - 1/2 cup chopped onion |
| Good ingredients for using in a quick Mexican style | | | | - 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| recipe include garlic, onion, carrot, bell pepper, chili | | | | - 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper |
| peppers, tomatoes, beef, chicken and more. You can | | | | - 2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
| throw in a can of corn kernels or kidney beans to bulk | | | | - 1/2 cup tomato puree |
| the stir fry out and make it go further, or add some chili | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
| powder or cayenne pepper to give it a spicy kick. Use | | | | - 2/3 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed |
| your imagination and you can create something really | | | | - 1/4 teaspoon salt |
| special and mouthwatering in minutes. | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules |
| Recipe for Mexican Style Chicken and Vegetables | | | | How to make it: |
| This recipe is really easy to prepare and if you have | | | | Saute the garlic and onion for a few minutes in the oil |
| some leftover rice and chicken you can combine them | | | | in a skillet. Add the bell peppers and saute for two |
| with chilies, onion, garlic, cheese, kidney beans and | | | | minutes. Add the tomato puree, chili powder, water, |
| other Mexican ingredients to make this mouthwatering | | | | salt, cayenne pepper, and chicken bouillon granules. |
| recipe. | | | | Bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat down and |
| This is perhaps not one of the most authentic Mexican | | | | simmer it for five minutes uncovered. Add the beans, |
| food recipes but if you are looking for an overall south | | | | chicken, and rice and warm them through. Sprinkle the |
| of the border flavor, as well as a good way to use up | | | | cheese over the top and serve. |