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Rice with Chicken and Shiitake Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a little powerhouse of nutrition and Shiitake mushrooms are no exception. They are a great source of many vitamins, minerals and fibre; including vitamin D, iron, magnesium, niacin, B vitamins and much more. This quick and easy stir-fry capitalizes on the earthy flavour of shiitake mushrooms.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min

Ingredients

1 cup shiitakes mushrooms, dried (one 20 g bag)
1 cup water, boiling
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
or
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast(s), cubed
¼ cup ginger, marinated (white preferred)
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp butter
2 ½ cups long grain rice
1 red pepper(s), large, diced
pepper, freshly ground, to taste
parsley, fresh, chopped, for garnish

Food Safety

Before you start, wash all surfaces and your hands with soap and warm water, and remember to wash your hands, utensils and cutting boards after they touch raw meat or eggs. Avoid cross-contamination by using a different cutting board for your meat and other ingredients. Make sure you’re cooking to safe temperatures and chilling any leftovers within two hours. For more food safety tips, visit our Food Safety at Home Section.

Steps

  1. Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in water for 15 minutes to rehydrate. Drain and dice. Reserve soaking liquid.

  2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and brown the cubed chicken. Add mushrooms and stir to combine. Add pickled ginger and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) soy sauce. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.

  3. Heat butter in a saucepan on medium-high heat and add rice. Stir until all the grains are coated with the butter. Moisten with the chicken stock and reserved soaking liquid. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.

  4. Add the chicken mixture, diced bell pepper, pepper and the remaining soy sauce. Mix well and cover. After 7 minutes, check if rice is done. Serve immediately with sesame baby bok choy.

Nutrition Info

Per 565 g serving Amount
Calories610
Protein54 g
Fat15 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Carbohydrate62 g
Fibre2 g
Sugar2 g
Cholesterol170 mg
Sodium590 mg
Per 565 g serving % Daily Value
Potassium25
Calcium6
Iron15
Vitamin A6
Vitamin C110
Vitamin B667
Vitamin B1242
Folate17
Zinc48