Description
Sizzling Asian-inspired chicken and veggie stir-fry with rice brings exotic flavors to your dinner table. Quick, nutritious ingredients combine for a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts (diced)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare rice by rinsing thoroughly and boiling water with salt, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until water is absorbed and grains are tender.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) and season chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sauté chicken for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sprinkle oregano over chicken, stirring to create an even coating and enhance flavor profile.
- In a separate pan, warm olive oil and add carrots, cooking for 3 minutes to soften slightly.
- Introduce red onion and broccoli to the pan, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are caramelized but retain a crisp texture.
- Combine cooked chicken with sautéed vegetables, gently tossing to integrate flavors and ensure even heat distribution.
- Continue stir-frying for an additional 2 minutes to meld ingredients and create a cohesive dish.
- Plate steamed rice as a base and top with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs or sesame seeds for added visual appeal and subtle flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken in soy sauce and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Swap white rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice to boost nutritional value and create low-carb or gluten-free alternatives.
- Customize vegetable mix by adding bell peppers, zucchini, or snap peas for extra color, texture, and nutritional diversity.
- Use high-heat cooking oil like avocado or coconut oil to prevent burning and maintain healthier cooking temperatures during stir-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg