Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Brown Rice with Chicken & Vegetables

This is a healthy and delicious meal that comes together quite quickly. You could substitute pork or beef in place of the chicken, but we had chicken thawed, so this is what I threw together. I love how many different veggies are involved. It always makes me feel better about a meal that is veggie loaded. It is hearty and filling, so we just had this in a bowl and some fresh orange wedges on the side. YUM!

Brown Rice with Chicken & Vegetables
Serves: 4
Adapted by: http://thelemonbowl.com/2012/07/brown-fried-rice-with-chicken-and-vegetables.html

Ingredients
8 oz chicken breast - diced
1 onion - diced
1 medium zucchini - diced
1/2 cup yellow corn
1 cup green peas
1/2 cup shelled edamame - cooked
2 cups broccoli- chopped and cooked
1 egg
2 cups leftover brown rice (preferably cold)
1 tablespoon sesame oil OR canola oil
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 cup green scallions - minced

Directions
-Heat a wok over medium-high heat and spray with nonstick spray.
-Saute diced chicken breasts until it is cooked. Make sure to season with salt and pepper, if desired. Remove from pan and keep warm.
-In the same wok, add onion and zucchini; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
-Add corn, peas, edamame and broccoli.
-Stir fry all veggies for 3 more minutes.
-Move veggies to the side of the wok and add your egg. Quickly scramble it into tiny pieces.
-Add the brown rice, cooked chicken, and sesame oil to the wok. Stir until all rice and veggies are combined.
-Let it cook for a few minutes.
-Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and scallions. Stir well and serve hot.

Enjoy! :)

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