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Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

A vibrant bowl of healthy comfort food stir-fry featuring chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, and snap peas served over brown rice.
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A quick, nutritious, and flavorful stir-fry packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • Cooked brown rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and toss to combine with vegetables.
  7. Serve immediately over cooked brown rice.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • You can substitute other vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or onions.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.

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