Spicy Miso Ginger Chicken and Rice | Natalie Cooks

Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine white rice*
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 2 cups finely chopped veggies**
• ½ tsp kosher salt (divided)
• ¼ cup mellow white miso paste
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• ¼-½ tsp red pepper flakes ((optional, to make spicy))
• 1 lb ground chicken ( or turkey)
• Fresh herbs, for garnish ((scallions or cilantro) (optional))
• 2 cups thinly sliced celery***
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• *If you like more rice with your chicken, cook 2 cups. I like to always cook 2 cups of rice because I love white rice and leftovers make for a delicious fried rice later in the week.
• **I like including broccoli in the mix because it soaks up the sauce really nicely!
• ***You can substitute this with any raw crunchy veg (cucumber, fennel, cabbage). It adds a nice bright crunch to the bowl. Or top with toasted nuts (almonds, cashews, or peanuts).