Healthy Chicken Stir Fry
Servings 5 - 6 servings
Healthy chicken stir fry is a delicious and easy one-pan dinner that can be made in less than 30 minutes! Loaded with juicy chicken, fresh veggies and made with an Asian-infused peanut stir fry sauce, it pairs perfectly with rice or noodles. Plus, it’s great for meal prep too! {Gluten-free-friendly}
Ingredients
For the stir fry sauce
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup no salt added chicken broth
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2-3 inches fresh ginger finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
For the chicken stir fry
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 cup thinly sliced baby carrots
- 1/2 red pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow pepper thinly sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
For garnish
- Chopped peanuts or cashews
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, mix together the ingredients for the stir fry sauce.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add in the chicken and season with salt and pepper (you may need to cook in batches). Cook for 5-8 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from pan and set aside in a bowl.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook the carrots, bell pepper and broccoli for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently in the pan, until the vegetables start to get tender crisp.
- Add the stir fry sauce to the pan along with the vegetables and chicken. Toss until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed and coated in the sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped peanuts or cashews, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cook until tender crisp: Make sure that you don’t overcook the vegetables or they’ll end up mushy rather than crisp.
- To save time:You can make up a batch of the stir fry sauce ahead of time. I like making up a double batch and freezing each portion in these Souper Cubes. Simply thaw and pour into the stir fry for a quick and easy meal.
- Adapt according to what you have: This delicious chicken stir fry recipe is easily adaptable so you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 32gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 745mgPotassium: 964mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4414IUVitamin C: 105mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
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