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Description
A quick and healthy high-protein chicken stir fry packed with fresh vegetables. This recipe is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- For the sauce: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil for the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve hot, optionally over brown rice or quinoa.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust vegetables based on your preference.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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