RECIPES

Ground Chicken Sesame Stir-Fry over Brown Rice

This veggie-packed stir-fry is nutrient-rich and full of flavour. Brown rice instead of white adds even more nutritional value.

Prep Time

PT10M

Cook Time

PT20M

Serves

6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (0.5 kg) extra lean ground chicken
  • 2 cups (500 mL) long grain brown rice
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (250 mL) onion(s), sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) ginger, fresh, minced
  • 2 cups (500 mL) broccoli, florets
  • 2 cups (500 mL) carrot(s), sliced
  • 2 cups (500 mL) green pepper(s), sliced
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) ketchup
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) white vinegar
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) sesame seeds
  • Instructions

    1. 1 Cook brown rice in unsalted water according to package directions.
    2. 2 Heat vegetable oil over medium high heat in a non-stick skillet. Add minced garlic and ginger, diced onion and ground chicken and sauté until starting to brown.
    3. 3 Add chopped broccoli, sliced carrot and diced pepper and stir-fry until tender crisp and ground chicken is cooked through.
    4. 4 Stir in ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar.
    5. 5 To serve, spread cooked rice over bottom and sides of large platter with stir-fry piled in the middle. Garnish with sesame seeds.