Description
A nutritious and colorful bowl featuring savory ground chicken, crisp broccoli, and wholesome quinoa or rice, all in a delightful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
- Next, add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until fully cooked.
- Add broccoli florets and red bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, ground ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the skillet, stirring to coat evenly.
- Add the cooked quinoa or brown rice, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve in individual bowls and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is versatile and can be customized with different grains and vegetables. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg