Easy Chinese Mexican-Style Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
• 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt to taste
• Juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the diced chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, followed by the corn, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine, cooking for 4-6 minutes until everything is heated through. Season lightly with salt to taste.
4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and squeeze in the lime juice. Stir everything together, allowing the flavors to meld for another 2 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.