Clean Eating Chicken Veggie Stir-Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Clean Eating Chicken Veggie Stir-Fry! This quick and nutritious dish combines tender chicken with a medley of colorful vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and fresh lemon juice. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a meal that is not only delicious but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. It’s perfect for busy families and can be served over rice, noodles, or even in lettuce wraps for a fun twist. Enjoy a wholesome dish that packs a flavor punch and keeps your health goals on track!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice apple vinegar
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons 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
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, and red pepper flakes for 15-20 minutes.
- Chop the vegetables while the chicken marinates.
- Heat avocado oil in a wok over high heat; cook the marinated chicken until done (about 5 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- Sauté garlic, then add carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, and mushrooms; cook until tender (about 3 minutes).
- Add broccoli and chicken back to the wok; mix in cornstarch with reserved marinade and simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Serve warm over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg