Description
A nutritious meal featuring ground chicken, broccoli, and quinoa or brown rice, providing a satisfying and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
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 onion, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Add broccoli florets and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the 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. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Add the cooked quinoa or brown rice to the skillet, 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 the mixture in individual bowls and enjoy your nutritious and flavorful protein bowl!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and ginger before cooking. Adjust seasoning levels to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg