
Dinner
Stir-fry chicken + rice + edamame
Same hibachi technique, dinner-portioned. Works for any day type.
- Servings
- 4
- Total
- 20 min
- Skill
- Easy
What you need
Ingredients
Making for
4 servings
- Chicken breast0.5 lb
- Jasmine rice1 cup
- Shelled edamame0.5 cup
- Low-sodium soy sauce1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil0.5 tsp
- Garlic cloves2 each
Quantities scale linearly with servings. Round to the nearest practical amount when shopping.
Steps
- 1
Start the rice
Rinse 1.5 cups jasmine rice. Combine with 2.25 cups water and a pinch of salt in a small pot. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
15:00
- 2
Slice the chicken thin
Slice 1.5 lb chicken breast against the grain into ½-inch strips. Pat dry. Toss with salt + pepper.
- 3
Sear screaming hot
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a wok or large skillet over HIGH heat for 2 minutes. Add chicken in a single layer. Sear 4 minutes without moving, then flip and cook 2 more minutes.
6:00
- 4
Add edamame and sauce
Push chicken to the edges. Add 2 minced garlic cloves + 2 cups shelled edamame to the center. Stir 1 minute. Pour over 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce + 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil. Toss everything together for 1-2 more minutes.
2:00
- 5
Plate it
Fluff the rice with a fork. Divide into bowls. Top with chicken + edamame. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onion if you have them.
Coach's notes
- HIGH heat is non-negotiable. Medium just steams.
- Use chicken breast, not thighs. Cleaner flavor and works better for athlete portions.
- Edamame brings 8 grams of plant protein per cup, plus fiber.
