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Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

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A quick and easy 20-minute stir fry featuring thinly sliced chicken breast and a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, tossed in a light soy-ginger sauce with a hint of toasted sesame oil. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) chicken breast, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 cups (150 g) broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 cup (100 g) snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly grated ginger
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil or avocado oil for stir-frying
  • Optional: chili flakes to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients first: thinly slice chicken breast, chop broccoli florets, julienne carrots, slice red bell pepper, and trim snap peas.
  2. Mix the sauce by combining soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive or avocado oil. Heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Add chicken strips in a single layer, cooking 4-5 minutes until opaque and golden on edges. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Add more oil if needed, stir-fry carrots and broccoli for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and snap peas, cooking 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Return chicken to pan, pour in sauce, and toss to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Drizzle toasted sesame oil over stir fry and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Add chili flakes if desired.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally with steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Slice chicken thinly against the grain for tenderness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing. Use high heat and stir gently to keep vegetables crisp. Add a splash of water or chicken broth if chicken looks dry during cooking. Frozen vegetables can be used but add earlier and cook until heated through.

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