Five-Spice Chicken

Five-Spice Chicken is a fragrant and savory dish that brings together the aromatic flavors of Chinese five-spice powder with tender chicken. This low-carb meal is perfect for a satisfying lunch without compromising on taste.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Chinese five-spice powder - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Cauliflower rice - 200 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with five-spice powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, bell pepper, and half of the chopped green onions. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the bell pepper is tender.
5. While the chicken is cooking, steam or microwave the cauliflower rice according to package instructions.
6. Serve the five-spice chicken over the cauliflower rice, garnished with the remaining green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for a low-carb diet.

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