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A vibrant bowl featuring glazed chicken pieces over rice with broccoli, peppers, and cucumbers, perfect for Nutritious Homemade Meals.

Simple Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

This recipe provides a quick and nutritious meal using chicken and fresh vegetables. It is suitable for everyday energy needs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 4 oz mushrooms sliced
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water to create a slurry

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Mix the soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl to create the sauce base. Set aside.
  2. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  4. Add the broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything.
  7. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet while stirring constantly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Serve immediately, perhaps over brown rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp. Adjust the amount of soy sauce if you prefer a less salty flavor.

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