OK, so a part of this weight loss thing as been having this particular meal:
1/3 cup rice
2/3 cup chicken stock, or water or broth or even a stock/orange juice mix
1 frozen chicken breast, boneless/skinless (the ones in that big bag from Trader Joe’s work for this)
1-2 cups haricots verts, frozen
soy sauce to taste
in a covered microwave safe dish (polycarbonate works best for this), place the first three ingredients and cook on 50% power (assuming 1200 watts) for 10 minutes. when the time has elapsed, open the lid and place the green beans, re-cover and again on 50% power, for 10 more minutes. if the liquid hasn’t completely been absorbed, cook in one minute bursts.
The rice cooks nicely, the chicken is fork-tender, and the haricots verts retain good color and tender-crisp texture. Dress with a bit of soy sauce, and you’ve got a yummy and filling but low-calorie meal.
stock: 20 calories
rice: 75 calories
chicken breast: 140 calories
haricots verts: 35-70 calories
soy sauce: 10 calories
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