Hunan Spicy Chicken Rice

Hunan Spicy Chicken Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken stir-fried with bold spices and fresh vegetables, served atop a bed of cauliflower rice for a low-carb twist. This dish brings the heat of Hunan cuisine right to your table, making it a perfect option for spice lovers looking for a healthier meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Cauliflower - 400 grams, riced
• Bell pepper (red) - 1 medium, sliced
• Green beans - 100 grams, trimmed and halved
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Chili paste - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the diced chicken breast to the pan, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the chili paste, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly.
5. Add the sliced bell pepper and green beans, cooking for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, prepare the cauliflower rice by steaming or microwaving it until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Once the chicken and vegetables are done, drizzle sesame oil over the mixture and toss to combine.
8. Serve the spicy chicken mixture over the cauliflower rice, garnishing with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps in muscle building and repair.
• Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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