Chicken Stir-Fry with Steamed Broccoli & Fluffy Rice
Indulge in a delicious and healthy Chicken Stir-Fry with Steamed Broccoli & Fluffy Rice, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken strips, colorful vegetables like red bell peppers and carrots, and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal. In just 25 minutes, you can create a nutritious dish that everyone will love. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to swap in your favorite veggies! Whether enjoyed solo or served at a dinner party, this stir-fry is sure to impress with its fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g chicken breast, sliced into strips
- red bell pepper, sliced
- carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- garlic powder
- dried herbs (or Italian seasoning)
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (e.g., basmati or jasmine)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rice, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Add sliced carrots and red bell pepper along with garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Steam broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water for about 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender but still crisp.
- Serve the chicken stir-fry alongside fluffy rice topped with steamed broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg