Chicken and Leek Stir-Fry with Chorizo and Kale
This easy and healthy rice stir-fry is packed with nutritious leeks, pepper and kale plus tender chicken and smoky chorizo. A great speedy weeknight dinner!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 459kcal
Equipment
- 1 Wok or large frying pan
- 1 Spatula or wooden spoon
- 1 slotted spoon
- 2 Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 250 grams cooked rice
- 1 chicken breast
- 75 grams chorizo cut into small pieces
- 1 large leek sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 100 grams kale
- pinch white pepper
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp Five Spice seasoning
- 1 tbsp vegetable or light olive oil
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into thin bite-sized strips, add to a bowl and sprinkle over the salt, white pepper and five spice. Mix well with a spoon so the chicken is evenly coated in the spices.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a medium-high heat and add the chicken. Fry for 3-4 minutes until just cooked then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the diced chorizo to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes until the oil starts to release, then add the sliced leeks and pepper.
- Allow the leeks and peppers to cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Remove the tough stalks from the kale and roughly tear or chop the leaves before adding to the pan.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, add the rice and pour over the soy sauce and sherry vinegar. Mix well to combine over heat for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the rice is warmed through.
- Add additional salt and white pepper to taste if desired then serve immediately.
Notes
You can use brown or white rice. A 250g microwaveable pouch works perfectly for ease.
You can also make this stir-fry with noodles.
Rice vinegar is the best substitute for sherry vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1427mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6001IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 4mg