Description
Chicken Stir-Fry with Steamed Broccoli & Fluffy Rice is a vibrant and nutritious meal that brings together tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and fluffy rice in a quick and easy dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this stir-fry is not only delicious but also visually appealing. With just the right balance of protein, vitamins, and flavors, it’s a wholesome option that can be customized with your favorite veggies or seasonings. Enjoy the delightful harmony of textures as you savor each bite of this colorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g chicken breast, sliced into strips
- red bell pepper, sliced
- carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried herbs (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (e.g., basmati or jasmine)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and a pinch of salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until fluffy.
- Stir-Fry Chicken & Veggies: Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips for 5–6 minutes until golden brown. Add carrots, bell pepper, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper; stir-fry for another 3–4 minutes.
- Steam Broccoli: Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 4–5 minutes.
- Assemble the Plate: Serve the chicken stir-fry alongside fluffy rice and steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg