Diabetic-Friendly Low-Carb Chicken Stir-Fry
A quick and healthy low-carb chicken stir-fry recipe suitable for diabetics.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with soy sauce and sesame oil. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for another minute until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with cauliflower rice for an extra low-carb meal.
- Adjust vegetables based on your preference.
- Ensure your soy sauce is low sodium to manage sodium intake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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