Microwave Chinese-style chicken and rice
Using microwave-ready rice makes this colourful chicken dish super easy to make. Adding a mixture of fresh and frozen vegetables keeps the cost down and means two chicken breasts will stretch to make a filling and delicious meal for four. This recipe is part of a Budget family microwave meal plan. In March 2023 it was costed at an average of £5.47 when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. It is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil15 ml
- Paprika5 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Garlic6 კბილი
- Soy Sauce30 ml
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Toss the chicken pieces with the oil, paprika, and red chillies in a large, wide microwave-safe dish. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plate and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes (1000W) or 3 minutes 40 seconds (800W).
4 min
- 2
Stir in the garlic, ginger, spring onions, mushrooms, peas, and corn. Cover and cook on HIGH for 7 minutes (1000W) or 9 minutes (800W), stirring halfway through, until the chicken is hot and cooked through. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper.
8 min
- 3
Squeeze the rice pouches to separate the grains, then reheat in the microwave according to the packet instructions. Add to the chicken and vegetables and toss lightly.
- 4
Stir in the soy sauce, cover, and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes (1000W) or 2 minutes 30 seconds (800W) until piping hot. Serve in bowls, drizzled with extra soy sauce.
3 min
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 288 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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