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Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Close-up of a healthy beef and broccoli stir-fry in a pan, featuring tender beef, vibrant broccoli florets, and red and green bell peppers.
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A quick and healthy stir-fry packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables, perfect for a weeknight meal.

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 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Cooked brown rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch.
  2. Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add red and green bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and honey.
  8. Return chicken to the skillet. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables.
  9. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  10. Serve immediately over cooked brown rice.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the stir-fry.
  • You can substitute other vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or zucchini.
  • Adjust soy sauce and honey to your taste.

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