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Fragrant Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowls with Peas and Spring Onion

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Soy-ginger chicken and broccoli rice bowls with peas, spring onions, and a glossy family-friendly sauce.

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35 min600 kcal4 base servingsEasyBalancedWeeknight
ContainsGluten, Soya
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Focus ingredients: chicken breast, broccoli

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Serving tip: Add a squeeze of lime or extra soy sauce at the table for older children and adults who like a sharper finish.

Chicken Broccoli Rice Bowls plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 250g rice
  • 500g chicken breast
  • 1 broccoli
  • 150g peas
  • 1 bunch spring onions
  • 15g ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

pan, pot

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Chicken Broccoli Rice Bowls cooking step 1: Get prepped.
    Step 1

    Cook the rice

    Rinse the rice, then cook it in simmering water with a pinch of salt for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and let it steam dry for 1 minute.

    15 min
  2. Chicken Broccoli Rice Bowls cooking step 2: Start cooking.
    Step 2

    Prep the topping

    Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, measure out the peas and finely slice the spring onions. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces so it cooks evenly.

  3. Chicken Broccoli Rice Bowls cooking step 3: Build the flavour.
    Step 3

    Start the pan

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wide frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breast for 5-8 minutes until browned at the edges and piping hot.

    8 min
  4. Chicken Broccoli Rice Bowls cooking step 4: Bring it together.
    Step 4

    Cook the vegetables

    Add broccoli, peas and spring onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright and just tender.

    4 min
  5. Chicken Broccoli Rice Bowls cooking step 5: Finish the dish.
    Step 5

    Gloss with sauce

    Stir in ginger, garlic and soy sauce and a splash of water if needed. Bubble for 2 minutes until glossy, then taste before adding extra salt and finish with black pepper.

    2 min
  6. Chicken Broccoli Rice Bowls cooking step 6: Serve.
    Step 6

    Serve the bowls

    Spoon the rice into bowls, top with the hot filling. Scatter over any spring onions, herbs, or fresh finish.