Protein-Packed Chicken and Rice with Spicy Umami Sauce (Original video)

Ingredients:

• Jasmine rice (1 serving)
• Cold water (150 grams)
• Lemongrass (optional)
• Chicken breast (200 grams)
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Smoked paprika
• Red pepper
• Carrot
• Small onion
• Oil
• Cottage cheese (100 grams)
• Gochujang (10 grams)
• Honey (5 grams)
• Freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook the rice: In a pot, combine jasmine rice, cold water, a pinch of salt, and lemongrass. Simmer for 12-15 minutes.
2. Flatten and season the chicken breast: Flatten the chicken breast evenly, season with salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika on both sides.
3. Prepare vegetables: Chop red pepper, carrot, and onion. Cook in a pan until caramelized.
4. Cook the chicken: Fry the chicken breast on medium heat until cooked through.
5. Make the spicy umami sauce: Blend cottage cheese, gochujang, honey, garlic powder, pepper, and cooked vegetables until creamy.
6. Assemble the dish: Serve the cooked rice topped with grilled chicken and spicy umami sauce.
7. Enjoy the protein-packed meal with spicy, savory flavors.