Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry
A quick and nutritious stir-fry loaded with vibrant vegetables and tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil, sautéing for about one minute.
- Introduce the sliced chicken breast to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and soy sauce, and stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over a bed of cooked brown rice or quinoa.
Notes
Feel free to use leftover veggies or try adding chopped peanuts for a crunchy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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