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High Protein Meals Easy: 30-Minute Delicious Chicken Stir-Fry


  • Author: ushinzomr

Description

This delicious chicken stir-fry is packed with protein and can be made in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for an additional minute.
  5. Add the mixed vegetables and soy sauce, stir-frying until the veggies are tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot over cooked brown rice or quinoa.

Notes

  • Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand.
  • Adjust soy sauce to taste for more or less saltiness.
  • This dish can be made in bulk and stored for meal prep.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 70

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