Mexican Fattah Fest

Mexican Fattah Fest

Spiced red rice layered with paprika chicken, fresh Pico de Gallo, and a creamy Zest Fest yogurt finish.


PREP TIME COOK TIME
25 minutes 30 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

500 g chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1½ tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
to taste Brisca Herb 'n' Salt
1½ cups jasmine rice
2½ cups water
1 cup sweet corn, drained and rinsed
1 cup red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 large tomato, diced small
½ large red onion, diced small
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado
1 cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for yogurt)
to taste Brisca Herb 'n' Salt (for yogurt)
plenty Brisca Zest Fest
2 tortillas, cut into strips
1 tbsp olive oil (for tortillas)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced (for finishing)

Instructions

1

Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with paprika, cumin, and Brisca Herb 'n' Salt to taste. Cook until browned and fully cooked through. Set aside.

2

Cook Rice: Rinse jasmine rice. Combine with water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook 12–15 minutes until tender.

⏱ 12–15 minutes
3

Color Rice: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a wide pan. Add a pinch of paprika and cumin and stir briefly in the oil. Add cooked rice and toss until evenly coated and lightly red in color. Adjust seasoning with Brisca Herb 'n' Salt.

4

Toast Tortilla Strips: Toss tortilla strips with olive oil and bake at 200°C until golden and crisp. Set aside.

🌡 200°C
5

Prepare Pico de Gallo: In a bowl, combine diced tomato, red onion, and chopped cilantro.

6

Blend Yogurt Mixture: Mash avocado until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, Brisca Herb 'n' Salt to taste, and plenty of Brisca Zest Fest. Mix until creamy and balanced.

7

Layer: Spread red rice in a serving dish. Top with cooked chicken, then corn and red kidney beans. Spoon over the Pico de Gallo.

8

Sauce Moment: Add generous spoonfuls of the avocado yogurt Zest Fest mixture over the top. Sprinkle with minced cilantro and finish with toasted tortilla strips just before serving.

Made with:Zest Fest, Herb 'n' Salt

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