Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs, sliced into strips
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Start by slicing your chicken into thin strips and preparing the vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger for a robust flavor profile.
- Heat a tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, then stir-fry the mixed vegetables for about 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Mix together soy sauce and honey or brown sugar, then pour over the vegetables. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything to coat evenly. Stir in the cornstarch mixed with water and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or noodles. Optionally, add a squeeze of lime or side of healthy broccoli pasta for added nutrition.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce and ginger for 15 minutes for extra flavor.
- Use high heat for stir-frying to retain vegetable crispness and ensure even cooking.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting soy sauce with gluten-free tamari sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
