Hearty Chicken & Brown Rice Power Bowl

🥘 Ingredients

• 150g skinless chicken breast
• 70g uncooked brown rice
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Cook brown rice according to package instructions until tender.
2. 2
   While rice cooks, season chicken breast with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. 3
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Rest, then slice.
5. 5
   In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and carrot for 2-3 minutes. Add green peas and cook for 1 minute more.
6. 6
   Add cooked rice to the skillet, tossing with vegetables. Drizzle with soy sauce and stir well.
7. 7
   Top rice and veggies with sliced chicken breast, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin A: 89% of daily value
• Vitamin C: 54% of daily value
• Iron: 13% of daily value
• Calcium: 5% of daily value
• Dietary Fiber: 6g per serving
• Potassium: 740mg per serving

💡 Cooking Tips

• Slice chicken against the grain for juicier, tender pieces.
• Let the rice rest for a few minutes after cooking for a fluffier texture.
• Double up the batch for easy meal prep during the week.
• Adjust vegetables based on season or your preferences for variety.