Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe: A Flavorful and Healthy Meal

Looking for a quick and delicious dinner? Try this Chicken Stir-Fry recipe packed with fresh vegetables and savory spices. This healthy stir-fry is perfect for a weeknight meal and comes together in under 30 minutes. Loaded with vibrant vegetables and lean chicken breast, it’s not only tasty but also nutritious.

Ingredients for Chicken Stir-Fry:

• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 carrot
• 1 zucchini
• 1 small onion
• 1/4 small cabbage
• 250g chicken breast slices
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Chili pepper (optional, for extra heat)

For Garnish:

• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp roasted, crushed almonds
• 1/2 tsp honey

How to Make Chicken Stir-Fry:

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, onion, and cabbage thinly to ensure they cook quickly and evenly.
2. Season the Chicken: In a bowl, season the chicken breast slices with salt, ginger, black pepper, smoked paprika, and minced garlic. Let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
3. Cook the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, stir-fry the sliced vegetables for about 5 minutes until they are tender yet crisp. Add soy sauce to the veggies for extra flavor.
5. Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir everything together to combine, ensuring the chicken is well-mixed with the stir-fried veggies.
6. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the stir-fry with sesame seeds, crushed almonds, and a drizzle of honey for added texture and flavor.

Enjoy this Chicken Stir-Fry as a light yet filling meal, and share it with your family or friends for a nutritious treat that everyone will love!

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Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe: A Flavorful and Healthy Meal

Author: marrakechflavors Cooking Method: Roasting Cuisine: Asian Courses: Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: E Easy food Quick Meals S Simple to Make

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 2 Estimated Cost: $ 10

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breast slices with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, including bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, and cabbage. Seasoned with a blend of ginger, black pepper, smoked paprika, and soy sauce, this stir-fry is both savory and satisfying.

Ingredients:

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  1 U red bell pepper

• 
  1 U green bell pepper

• 
  1 U carrot

• 
  1 U onion (small onion)

• 
  1 U zucchini

• 
  ¹⁄₄ U cabbage (small cabbage)

• 
  250 g chicken (breast slices)

• 
  ¹⁄₂ Spoon salt

• 
  ¹⁄₂ Spoon ginger

• 
  ¹⁄₂ Spoon black pepper

• 
  ¹⁄₂ Spoon smoked paprika

• 
  1 clove garlic (minced)

• 
  2 spoon oil ((vegetable or olive oil))

• 
  2 spoon soy sauce

• 
  1 spoon Chili pepper ((optional, for extra heat))

For garnish

• 
  ¹⁄₂ spoon sesame (sesame seeds)

• 
  ¹⁄₂ spoon honey

• 
  ¹⁄₂ spoon almonds (roasted, crushed almonds)

Instructions:

step 1

1. Prepare the Vegetables:

    Slice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, onion, and cabbage thinly to ensure they cook quickly and evenly.

   

Step 2

1. Season the Chicken:

   In a bowl, season the chicken breast slices with salt, ginger, black pepper, smoked paprika, and minced garlic. Let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 3

1. Cook the Chicken:

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

Step 4

1. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

   In the same skillet, stir-fry the sliced vegetables for about 5 minutes until they are tender yet crisp. Add soy sauce to the veggies for extra flavor.

   

Step 5

1. Combine Chicken and Vegetables:

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir everything together to combine, ensuring the chicken is well-mixed with the stir-fried veggies.

step 6

1. Garnish and Serve:

    Before serving, garnish the stir-fry with sesame seeds, crushed almonds, and a drizzle of honey for added texture and flavor.

   
   

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 538.94kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 36.24g56%

Saturated Fat 6.92g35%

Trans Fat 0.17g

Cholesterol 93.75mg32%

Sodium 1131.03mg48%

Potassium 1099.66mg32%

Total Carbohydrate 27.52g10%

Dietary Fiber 7.02g29%

Sugars 15.45g

Protein 29.33g59%

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Vitamin A 464.23 IU

Vitamin C 156.89 mg

Calcium 113.36 mg

Iron 3.44 mg

Vitamin D 0.25 IU

Vitamin E 5.44 IU

Vitamin K 33.86 mcg

Thiamin 0.27 mg

Riboflavin 0.43 mg

Niacin 10.99 mg

Vitamin B6 1.15 mg

Folate 90.6 mcg

Vitamin B12 0.38 mcg

Phosphorus 341.93 mg

Magnesium 99.68 mg

Zinc 2.88 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Why You'll Love This Chicken Stir-Fry:

• Healthy & Nutritious: Packed with colorful vegetables, lean protein from chicken, and flavorful seasonings.
• Quick & Easy: A perfect weeknight meal that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
• Customizable: Add chili pepper for a spicy kick or adjust the soy sauce for a sweeter or saltier flavor.

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