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Healthy Sautéed Rice with Peas and Chicken

Hearty and healthy, this dish is bursting with nutrient-rich ingredients and has a terrific flavor.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Diabetic-Friendly
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 342kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce lite or tamari
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cane sugar raw
  • 4 ounces white chicken meat thinly sliced and chopped
  • 1 cup red rice brown rice can be used too
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup peas frozen

Instructions

  • In a bowl, prepare the marinade. Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lime juice, ginger, sugar, and pepper then marinate the chicken in the mixture for one to two hours.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice. Over high heat, in a saucepan, boil the rice and water together. When it starts to boil, cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until cooked through (they should remain chewy). Over medium heat, in a saucepan with olive oil, sautè the onions then add the peas. Drain the chicken (discard the marinade) and add to the saucepan.
  • Add the rice and toss for about 3 minutes. Add the remaining lime juice and the soy sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25of recipe | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 344mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10