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Restaurant-Style Healthy Meals Recipes at Home

This recipe provides instructions for preparing a healthy meal at home that mimics the quality and flavor of restaurant dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb Chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces Boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch For thickening
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Mix the soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves. Set this sauce mixture aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the broccoli and carrots to the same skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  5. Whisk the reserved soy sauce and cornstarch mixture again, then slowly pour it into the simmering liquid while stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken quickly.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are coated evenly with the sauce. Cook for 1 minute to heat through.
  7. Serve immediately over brown rice or quinoa, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 45gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a dash of sesame oil to the sauce mixture before adding it to the skillet. Adjust the amount of soy sauce based on your preference for saltiness.

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