Szechuan Rice Bowl

This Szechuan Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the heat of Szechuan spices with fresh vegetables and protein. It's a healthy, balanced meal that's easy to prepare and perfect for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Brown rice - 150 grams
• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Broccoli florets - 100 grams
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook it according to package instructions (usually about 25 minutes).
2. In a skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat, then add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the Szechuan peppercorns, sliced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and broccoli florets; cook for another 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
5. Pour in the soy sauce, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and toss everything together to combine.
6. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and divide it into two bowls.
7. Top each bowl of rice with the Szechuan chicken and vegetable mixture.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 490
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, which supports muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of colorful vegetables.

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