Winter Special Rice Recipes for Dinner by (YES I CAN COOK)

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, and canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is often cheaper.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add diced chicken breast and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in soy sauce; cook for another 2 minutes.

Mix in chopped carrots, peas, and bell peppers; cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve the chicken mixture over the cooked rice.

Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro before serving.

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