Description
Make this quick, high-protein chicken and vegetable stir fry for a simple, low-carb weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into pieces
- 1/2 green pepper chopped into larger pieces
- 1/2 red pepper chopped into larger pieces
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar alternative or regular brown sugar if not sugar free
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Saute the chicken until it is about halfway cooked.
- Mix the peppers and onions into the skillet, and saute until the vegetables begin to become tender, and the chicken is cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and saute for several minutes before serving.
- Top with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- To store in the freezer: Place in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 100
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