Flavorful & Lean Meals
This recipe exemplifies a flavorful, lean meal, featuring grilled chicken breast coated in a light, sweet Thai sauce, served with steamed broccoli and brown rice. It's designed to be healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 200 g chicken breast boneless
- 2 tbsp sweet thai chili sauce low-sugar version
- 1 cup broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 0.5 cup cooked brown rice prepared
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil optional
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Lightly brush chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of the sweet Thai chili sauce.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken cooks, steam broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, toss the cooked brown rice with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sweet Thai chili sauce and a drizzle of sesame oil, if using.
- Serve the grilled chicken immediately alongside the sauced brown rice and steamed broccoli.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a little lime juice and garlic powder for 30 minutes before grilling. You can substitute chicken breast with firm tofu or shrimp for a vegetarian or pescatarian option. Adjust the spice level of the Sweet Thai chili sauce to your preference. Fresh cilantro or green onions make an excellent garnish.