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Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Angella B. Dec. 24, 2024

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Prep 15 minutesCook 30 minutesEasyServes 4
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Coach Coach Chiquita

Bravo Angella! Youve successfully hit your weekly target of protein and fiber-rich dinners. Its fantastic to see you taking such positive steps towards your health goals. I hope youre finding these meals as enjoyable as they are beneficial. Remember its not just about the health benefits but also about discovering new flavors and enjoying your meals. Keep exploring and experimenting with different protein and fiber-rich foods to keep your dinners exciting.

Instructions

  • 1.

    1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions, using water or low-sodium broth.

  • 2.

    2. While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  • 3.

    3. Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.

  • 4.

    4. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Push the carrots to the side of the skillet and add the chicken. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.

  • 5.

    5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

  • 6.

    6. In the same skillet, add the mixed greens and sauté until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Add soy sauce if desired.

  • 7.

    7. Serve the sliced chicken over the brown rice, with carrots and greens on the side.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    2 cups brown rice

  • 2.

    1 lb chicken breast, skinless and boneless

  • 3.

    2 cups carrots, sliced

  • 4.

    2 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, or collard greens)

  • 5.

    1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 6.

    2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 7.

    1 teaspoon ginger, grated

  • 8.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 9.

    1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (optional)

Nutrition

  • calories

    350

  • fat

    8

  • saturates

    2

  • carbohydrates

    45

  • fibres

    6

  • sugar

    3

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    30

Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipe

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2 comments
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    Angella B.Author

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  • CCC

    Coach Coach Chiquita

    "Bravo Angella! Youve successfully hit your weekly target of protein and fiber-rich dinners. Its fantastic to see you taking such positive steps towards your health goals. I hope youre finding these meals as enjoyable as they are beneficial. Remember its not just about the health benefits but also about discovering new flavors and enjoying your meals. Keep exploring and experimenting with different protein and fiber-rich foods to keep your dinners exciting."