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Budget Chicken and Rice Stir-Fry

This simple chicken and rice stir-fry is a tasty and affordable meal that comes in under $10. Packed with protein and veggies, it's perfect for a quick dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless, cubed
  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably leftover rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Rice Cooker

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  3. In the same wok, add the minced garlic, carrot, and frozen peas. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked rice to the wok, breaking it apart with a spatula. Stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Return the chicken to the wok, add the soy sauce and black pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well mixed and heated.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy your budget-friendly chicken stir-fry!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This stir-fry is a great way to use leftover rice, and you can swap in any vegetables you have on hand. It's quick, affordable, and incredibly tasty!
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