This Simple Meal Helped Me Lose 60 Pounds (Lazy Stir Fry)

Ingredients

• 250 g Pre‑Cooked Jasmine Rice (250 g bag, split into two 125 g portions; use pre‑cooked packaged rice for speed)
• 400 g Pre‑Sliced Chicken Breast (400 g bag, split into two 200 g servings; skinless, boneless)
• 100 g Onion (roughly 1 small to medium onion, diced)
• 200 g Green Cabbage (shredded or thinly sliced)
• 6 g Extra Virgin Olive Oil (about 1 tsp total; 4 g for vegetables, 2 g for chicken)
• 40 g Soy Sauce (20 g per serving, roughly 2 tbsp; use low‑sodium if desired)
• to taste Salt (light pinch for vegetables and chicken)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly cracked)
• to taste Cayenne Pepper (a dash for heat)
• to taste Garlic Powder (or roasted garlic powder)
• to taste Smoked Paprika (adds smoky depth)
• 2 g Gochujang (optional) (about 1 tsp per serving for extra spice)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Dice the onion, shred the green cabbage, measure 125 g of rice and 200 g of chicken using the scale, and set out all spices and soy sauce.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat Pan and Add Oil for Veggies

   Place the non‑stick skillet over medium heat and add 4 g (≈1 tsp) of olive oil.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Sauté Onion and Cabbage

   Add the diced onion and shredded cabbage, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, shrink, and develop light brown caramelized spots (about 4‑5 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Cook the Chicken

   Push the vegetables to one side of the pan, add the remaining 2 g (≈½ tsp) olive oil, then add the 200 g of chicken in a single layer. Season with a pinch of salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and smoked paprika. Let it sit for 1 minute to brown, then flip and cook another minute until lightly browned all over.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

5. Add Rice and Steam

   Place the 125 g of pre‑cooked rice on top of the chicken, cover briefly, and let steam for about 1 minute so the rice warms and absorbs flavors.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Season with Soy Sauce (and Gochujang)

   Drizzle 20 g (≈2 tbsp) soy sauce over the mixture, add optional gochujang if desired, and stir everything together for 1 minute until evenly coated.

   Time: PT1M

7. Plate and Store Extras

   Transfer the cooked portion to a plate. Store the remaining 200 g chicken and 125 g rice in airtight containers in the refrigerator for the next day.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

53 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

5 g