PROTEIN-PACKED RICE BOWL WITH CHICKEN

Protein-Packed Rice Bowl with Chicken image

This recipe is a killer way to get the day started, enjoy a hot lunch, or fill you up for dinner. Designed to be made packed with protein and little fat to be healthier and delicious at the same time.

Provided by I Am Flexx

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ cup water
½ cup uncooked instant rice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (3 ounce) chicken breast, cubed
1 large egg
4 tablespoons skim milk
¼ onion, finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and stir in rice according to directions. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and onion and cook until onion is soft and translucent and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
Crack egg into a bowl, add milk, and beat to combine. Pour into the skillet with chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until egg is scrambled and set, about 5 minutes. Add cooked rice and cook for 5 more minutes. Drizzle remaining tablespoon olive oil on top and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 229.2 mg, Fat 50.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 335 mg, Sugar 5.9 g