Budget-Friendly Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Description
This quick and easy stir-fry is packed with nutritious vegetables and tender chicken, perfect for meal prepping. It’s a versatile recipe you can prepare on a budget, and it’s great for lunch or dinner throughout the week.
Ingredients
- Chicken Stir-Fry
- 2 chicken breasts (about 400g, cut into strips)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large carrot (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds (chopped green onions)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken and vegetables: Slice chicken breast into strips. Prepare vegetables by chopping broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and onion.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Combine everything: Add the chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in soy sauce, grated ginger, and water. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve: Divide into 4 portions. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- Calories from Fat 90kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 65mg22%
- Sodium 800mg34%
- Potassium 950mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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