Thai Lime Chicken with Vegetable Rice

On the table in: 15 mins
Serves: 2
Origin: Thai

Ingredients:

  • 200 grams fresh pre-packed stir-fry vegetable mix
  • 200 grams 2-minute microwave brown rice
  • cooking oil spray
  • 250 grams skinless chicken breast, sliced
  • sea salt
  • 2 fresh red chillies, chopped
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 good handfuls fresh basil leaves

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 306 calories; 32g carbohydrates; 32.5g protein; 5.2g fat; 2.6g fibre
*nutritional data is indicative and may vary depending on the brand of ingredients used.

Instructions:

  1. Put the stir-fry vegetables into a microwaveable container with 2 tablespoons of water and cook on high for 2 minutes. Stir and cook for a further minute, set aside.
  2. Heat the rice according to pack instructions and mix with the stir-fry vegetables. Then divide between two serving plates and cover to keep warmed.
  3. Meanwhile, spray a non-stick frying pan or wok lightly with cooking oil spray and heat. Add the chicken, sprinkle with a little sea salt and cook over a high heat, stirring, until the chicken is golden.
  4. Add the chilli, lime and basil and stir for half a minute then spoon the chicken stir-fry over the rice and serve immediately.

Chef’s suggestions:

  • This dish can also be served cold as a salad.
  • For vegetarian, replace the skinless chicken breast with flavoured silken tofu.