Simple Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry
A quick and clean meal featuring lean protein and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Add soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Toss everything together and cook for 1 minute until heated through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the ginger and garlic.
- You can substitute chicken with firm tofu for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: clean eating, chicken stir-fry, vegetable stir-fry, quick dinner, healthy meal, low sodium