Protein-Packed Rice Bowl with Chicken recipe

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Ingredients

½ cup water
½ cup uncooked instant rice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (3 ounce) chicken breast, cubed
1 large egg
4 tablespoons skim milk
¼ onion, finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

763.2 calories
carbohydrate: 47.9 g
cholesterol: 229.2 mg
fat: 50.2 g
fiber: 1.9 g
protein: 28 g
saturatedFat: 8.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 335 mg
sugar: 5.9 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and stir in rice according to directions. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and onion and cook until onion is soft and translucent and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.

  3. Crack egg into a bowl, add milk, and beat to combine. Pour into the skillet with chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until egg is scrambled and set, about 5 minutes. Add cooked rice and cook for 5 more minutes. Drizzle remaining tablespoon olive oil on top and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Yield

1 serving

Recipe Note

This recipe is a killer way to get the day started, enjoy a hot lunch, or fill you up for dinner. Designed to be made packed with protein and little fat to be healthier and delicious at the same time.

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