Description
Tasty Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipes combine juicy chicken breasts with fragrant jasmine rice and colorful bell peppers for a satisfying meal. This easy-to-make dish bursts with flavor and is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, ensuring you enjoy a wholesome, nutritious experience. Whether served solo or alongside family, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds while keeping health in mind.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 680g)
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice (200g)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (150g)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth (480ml)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers until soft. Stir in rinsed rice, chicken broth, and soy sauce; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Slice rested chicken and mix gently with rice. Drizzle honey over before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg