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Dinner with Rice

A hearty and flavorful dinner featuring seasoned rice and a variety of protein options, perfect for family meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, comfort food
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Rice
  • 2 cups Long-grain rice Rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups Water For cooking rice
Protein
  • 1 lb Chicken breast Diced
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce For marinating
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For cooking
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Carrots Sliced
Seasoning
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger Grated
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper To taste

Method
 

Cook the Rice
  1. In a rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice and water. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.
Prepare the Protein
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
  2. Add soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve it topped with the chicken and vegetable mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute the protein with tofu or shrimp for a different flavor profile.

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