Healthy chicken stir-fry
27/11/2023
Make this nutritious, veg-packed stir-fry when you need dinner fast – and if you like a hit of spice, add some chilli to the rich peanut dressing
~ 30-40 min
Ingredients
- 65g brown basmati rice
- 2 tsp rapeseed oil
- 15g ginger, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
- 2 small red onions (160g), cut into wedges
- 160g broccoli, broken into florets, stem finely chopped
- 2 carrots (160g), halved lengthways, then cut into diagonal slices
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped (optional)
- 200g chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp wheat-free tamari
- 1 tbsp brown rice vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the rice following pack instructions, then drain. Heat the oil in a non-stick wok over a high heat and fry the ginger and red onions for 2 mins. Add the broccoli stem, carrots and chilli, if using, and cook for 1 min.
- Tip in the chicken and cumin, stir-fry briefly, then add the broccoli florets and 3 tbsp water. Cover and leave to steam for 3-4 mins, or until the broccoli florets are just tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, mix the peanut butter with the tamari and vinegar. Stir the sauce into the veg and chicken, then serve over the cooked rice.
Posted by Ágnes Németh