Description
Experience a weeknight dinner that feels like a gourmet getaway! This chicken rice meal prep features tender, seasoned chicken served over fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. Ideal for those busy evenings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy the explosion of flavors that will have your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Rinse rice under cold water. In a pot, combine rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Sauté bell peppers and broccoli until slightly soft (about 5 minutes).
- Push veggies aside and add chicken and minced garlic to the pan. Cook until chicken is golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and ginger; stir well and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork and serve topped with the chicken mixture. Garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg