Overweight Meal Plans

Day 2

Dinner
Healthy Meal

Ginataang Gulay with Lean Chicken

Ingredients

  • ½ cup uncooked brown rice (approximately 100 grams)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped lean chicken breast
  • ½ cup chopped vegetables (such as string beans, okra, eggplant, or any combination you prefer)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 small tomato, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional, adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts
Calories 450 kcal
Protien 25g
Fat 15g

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Calories Protein Fat
99 kcal 1.4 g 0.6 g

Meal Procedure

  1. In a pot, wash the brown rice thoroughly. Add the water and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the brown rice becomes tender and cooked through.
  3. While the rice simmers, heat the olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat.
  4. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until softened.
  5. Add the chopped chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  6. Add the chopped vegetables and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened.
  7. Pour the coconut milk into the pan with the chicken and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
  9. Serve the cooked ginataang gulay over the cooked brown rice.