Barb's China Chicken Rice Recipe

Name: Barb's China Chicken Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each chicken breasts boned, skinned cut in bite-size pieces; 1 slice ginger fresh, diced fine; 1 each garlic cloves pressed; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 cup onions chopped; 4 each mushrooms fresh, diced fine; 2 each zucchini cut into cubes; 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped fine; 1 cup rice, cooked; 3/4 cup chicken broth or as needed; 1/4 cup almonds slivered; 1 x soy sauce, tamari to taste

Servings: persons

1 each chicken breasts boned, skinned cut in bite-size pieces
1 slice ginger fresh, diced fine
1 each garlic cloves pressed
2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup onions chopped
4 each mushrooms fresh, diced fine
2 each zucchini cut into cubes
1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped fine
1 cup rice, cooked
3/4 cup chicken broth or as needed
1/4 cup almonds slivered
1 x soy sauce, tamari to taste

1
Place chicken pieces in a bowl with the garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
2
stir to coat and let stand while preparing the remaining vegetables.
3
Put the canola oil into a medium sized skillet (or wok).
4
Saute the onions until they are limp.
5
Add the mushrooms and saute until they give up their juice.
6
Remove the vegetables and reserve.
7
Put the chicken and it's spices in the skillet, being careful to drain most of the liquid and cook until it it cooked through and slightly browned.
8
Add the zucchini and cilantro, and stir fry 3 minutes.
9
Add the rice, the reserved vegetables and enough of the chicken stock to keep the rice from sticking.
10
Cook only briefly to allow everything to heat through.
11
Add the almonds and serve immediately.

520

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each chicken breasts boned, skinned cut in bite-size pieces, 1 slice ginger fresh, diced fine, 1 each garlic cloves pressed, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, and more.

Yes, Barb's China Chicken Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barb's China Chicken Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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