Healthy chicken stir-fry

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

Gluten-free
Healthy
Nutrition: Per serving
HighlightNutrientUnit
low in
kcal
465
fat
13g
saturates
1g
carbs
47g
sugars
15g
high in
fibre
10g
protein
35g
salt
1.3g
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 vinegarMethod
STEP 1
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.

STEP 2
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.

STEP 3
Meanwhile, mix the peanut butter with the tamari and vinegar. Stir the sauce into the veg and chicken, then serve over the cooked rice.

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