Chicken Stir-Fry: A Quick and Easy Meal
Chicken stir fry is a classic dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. It is a great way to get a healthy and satisfying meal on the table in a short amount of time.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the onion, bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
- Serve the chicken stir-fry over rice or noodles.
Tips:
- For a spicier stir-fry, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- To make the stir-fry more flavorful, marinate the chicken in the soy sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have any cornstarch, you can use 1 tablespoon of flour instead.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving: 1 cup
- Calories: 255
- Protein: 23 grams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 3.2 grams
- Sugar: 3.8 grams
How many calories are in Chicken Stir Fry?
Each 1 cup of Chicken Stir Fry contains 255 calories.
Chicken Stir Fry Nutritional Information
Nutrient | Amount per 1 cup (211g) |
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Calories | 255 Calories |
Protein | 23g |
Fat | 13g |
Saturated Fat | 1.5g |
Cholesterol | 0.053mg |
Carbohydrates | 12g |
Dietary Fiber | 3.2g |
Sugar | 3.8g |
Sodium | 0.644mg |
Potassium | 0.5688mg |
Calcium | 0.075mg |
Iron | 0.0018mg |