Curry Ground Chicken & Rice Skillet (731 Cal)
Nutrition
This is the kind of meal you throw together on a Tuesday when the fridge is almost empty and you still need 50 grams of protein. One skillet, five ingredients, 25 minutes. Ground chicken with curry powder and a touch of butter over white rice — simple, filling, and it reheats perfectly the next day.
Ground chicken is one of the most underrated proteins for home cooking. It cooks faster than chicken breast, absorbs spices better, and costs less. The curry powder goes in after the rice so it coats everything evenly without burning. If you're tracking your intake with our daily calorie calculator, this meal slots right into a moderate calorie budget with room to spare for breakfast and snacks.
At 50g of protein and 731 calories per serving, this works as a solid lunch or dinner for anyone in a calorie deficit. Make the full batch and you've got two meals sorted. Check how it fits your macros.
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb (500g) ground chicken
- 3/4 cup (190g) white rice, dry
- 1 tsp (5g) butter
- Cooking spray
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Step 1: Cook the rice
Start cooking 190g white rice according to package directions. While the rice cooks, move to step 2 — both can run at the same time.
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Step 2: Brown the chicken
Spray a skillet with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Break apart with a spatula and cook 7-8 minutes until no longer pink.
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Step 3: Add rice and butter
Add the cooked rice and butter to the skillet. Sprinkle curry powder over everything.
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Step 4: Mix and cook
Stir well to combine. Cook 2-3 minutes so the curry coats everything evenly and the butter melts through.
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Step 5: Serve
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