Description
Deliciously Healthy “Clean Eating Chicken Veggie Stir-Fry” is a quick, nutritious meal brimming with fresh flavors. This vibrant dish packs a punch of color and crunch, making it the perfect addition to your clean eating repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1 large red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, julienned
- 1 cup snow peas, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounce button mushrooms, sliced thinly
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Cover and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare all the vegetables. Julienne the carrots and bell peppers, slice the snow peas and mushrooms, and cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Drain the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok or skillet. Toss in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, and mushrooms. Stir-fry the vegetables until they’re bright in color and just starting to become crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium-low. In a small bowl, whisk the reserved marinade with the cornstarch until smooth. Pour the thickened marinade into the wok or skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
Notes
To serve this “Clean Eating Chicken Veggie Stir-Fry,” consider pairing it with a hearty whole grain, such as brown rice or quinoa. Top the dish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a pop of color and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg