Ginger Basil Chicken with Rice

Ingredients

• Brown rice

  Long-grain, raw

  ½ cup or 93g

• Canola oil

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Red bell pepper

  Sweet, raw

  1 small or 74g

• Carrots

  Raw

  1 medium or 61g

• Broccoli

  Raw

  1 cup chopped or 91g

• Chicken breast

  Broilers or fryers, meat only, raw

  6 oz or 170g

• Garlic

  Raw

  2 cloves, minced or 6g

• Soy sauce

  Made from soy (tamari)

  ⅓ cup or 96g

• Ginger root

  Raw

  1 tbsp or 6g

• Basil

  Fresh

  5 leaf, whole or 3g

Directions

1. Prepare the brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Heat the canola oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped red bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli, cooking until tender, about 5-10 minutes.
3. Add the chopped chicken breast to the pan and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 8-12 minutes.
4. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Remove from heat and mix in the fresh basil leaves.
5. Combine the cooked mixture with the prepared rice and serve immediately.