Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon ginger root, fresh 1 garlic clove 1/4 dry cup soy sauce, reduced sodium 1 tablespoon sugar substitute 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound chicken breast, boneless/skinless, raw 4 cups broccoli, chopped, frozen 12 baby carrots 1 dry cup rice, brown, cooked
Preparation - Please note that this recipe requires 8 hours of refrigeration time, which is not reflected in the prep time.
- Grate ginger; peel and mince garlic. Mix together ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar substitute, 2 tablespoons of water, sesame oil, and black pepper in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag.
- Cut chicken breast meat into strips and add to marinade, tossing to coat. Cover (or seal bag) and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- When ready to prepare meal, preheat broiler. Thaw broccoli; cut baby carrots in half lengthwise.
- Place rice and water (according to package directions) in a microwave-safe dish. Add carrots and broccoli to rice.
- Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes. If using a variety of rice that takes more than 10 minutes to cook, then add broccoli and carrots only during the last 10 minutes of cooking time.
- While rice is cooking, lightly coat the broiler rack with cooking spray and broil the chicken, checking frequently for doneness. Discard marinade.
- Serve broiled chicken with cooked rice and vegetables.
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