Description
A quick and delicious chicken stir-fry recipe that is easy to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors and nutrients.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast: 500 grams, sliced into thin strips.
- Bell peppers: 2 medium (one red and one yellow), sliced into strips.
- Broccoli: 200 grams, cut into small florets.
- Soy sauce: 4 tablespoons.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, minced.
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons.
- Rice: 2 cups (uncooked, preferably jasmine or basmati).
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking).
- Salt and pepper: to taste.
- Green onions: for garnish (optional).
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slicing it into thin strips and placing it in a bowl.
- Chop the bell peppers and broccoli into strips and florets, respectively.
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or wok and stir-fry the marinated chicken until cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, then toss in the bell peppers and broccoli, stir-frying until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add soy sauce and sesame oil, and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice and garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper stir-frying.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook for efficiency.
- Use high heat for quick cooking and to retain crispness.
- Marinating the chicken enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Be mindful of cooking times for different ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken stir-fry, quick recipe, healthy meal, easy dinner