Ginger Chicken & Green Bean Rice Bowl
A quick, satisfying Asian-fusion bowl featuring savory ground chicken and crisp-tender green beans. Served over brown rice for a blood sugar-friendly lunch.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Before you start
Your 20-minute game plan
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To save prep time, use pre-cooked frozen brown rice or prep a larger batch of rice over the weekend.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
Cook along
One clear step at a time
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Next: Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in…
- 01
Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in…
Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
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Toss in the green beans
Toss in the green beans. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the beans are brightly colored and slightly blistered but still crisp-tender.
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Lower the heat slightly
Lower the heat slightly. Stir in the soy sauce, fresh ginger, a small splash of water, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat. Let it bubble for 1 to 2 minutes so the savory sauce coats the chicken and beans.
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Divide the cooked brown rice between two…
Divide the cooked brown rice between two bowls and top evenly with the chicken and green bean stir-fry.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
To save prep time
To save prep time, use pre-cooked frozen brown rice or prep a larger batch of rice over the weekend.
If the skillet gets too dry…
If the skillet gets too dry while cooking the green beans, add a tiny splash of water to help them steam and soften.
This recipe scales up easily and…
This recipe scales up easily and stores beautifully in airtight containers for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
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