Light Hoisin Chicken Thigh with Brown Rice, Pak Choi & Peppers
Light Hoisin Chicken Thigh with Brown Rice, Pak Choi & Peppers brings Chinese flavour to a plate that delivers 43g of protein for 546 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 140g Chicken Thigh
- 120g brown rice
- 80g pak choi
- 80g red pepper
- 25g hoisin sauce
- 15g spring onions
- 3g garlic
- pinch of Chinese five-spice
- 40g cucumber
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the pak choi and peppers, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Toss the chicken thighs in half the sauce and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) for 22-25 minutes, until caramelised at the edges and cooked through.
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Season with five-spice, then toss in hoisin and garlic over high heat for the last minute until sticky.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the pak choi and peppers for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: brown rice first, then the veg and chicken thigh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the cucumber.
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