Bonus: They cost less than $4 a bowl.
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Stir-fry night is one of my favorites.
If youre like me and have difficulty making brown rice from scratch, this frozen version is a game-changer.
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Just a few minutes in the microwave results in perfectly steamed rice every time.
On my first go, I prepared the chicken and vegetables as directed, in separate pans.
Plus, its an additional timesaver.
Still, youll want to follow a few simple steps to ensure the best results.
I start by heating about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan.
(For a softer texture, cut the time by 2 minutes and mix it more frequently.)
When the chicken is ready, I add in the vegetables that Ive thawed and drained in advance.
It helps the vegetables cook more quickly and prevents excess moisture from watering down the sauce.
If you follow this step, the vegetables cook in just a couple of minutes.
If you add them frozen, youll need to cook them for a few minutes longer.
It also tastes great mixed right into the pan, since it absorbs the sauce this way.
Aside from how great this easy stir-fry tastes, youll appreciate just how versatile it is.
Have a bunch of vegetables in the fridge or freezer that need to be used up?
Prefer noodles over rice?
Mix in Trader Joes Thai Wheat Noodles instead.
