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Chicken Stir Fry

A quick and healthy chicken stir fry with tender chicken breast, colorful vegetables, and a flavorful soy-ginger sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners and packed with protein and nutrients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup snap peas or snow peas
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and water or broth. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir fry bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, and snap peas for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Add garlic and ginger; stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Return chicken to pan. Pour in sauce mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword Budget-Friendly Recipes, Chicken Stir Fry, Easy Weeknight Dinners, Healthy Comfort Food, High Protein Meals, high protein microwave meals, Quick Family Meals
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