Description
A balanced and healthy stir-fry recipe featuring tender chicken breasts and fresh vegetables cooked with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, perfect for a nutritious meal served with brown rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 breasts chicken (sliced)
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli (florets)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper (freshly ground) to taste
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped onion. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and the onion starts to soften.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets to the pan. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Season: Pour soy sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for an additional minute to blend the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fry warm alongside cooked brown rice or quinoa for a complete and balanced meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with tofu or shrimp for variety.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots for additional color and nutrients.
- Adjust soy sauce amount based on your preferred saltiness.
- Serve with whole grain pasta, brown rice, or quinoa for a wholesome meal.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: chicken stir-fry, healthy chicken recipe, balanced meal, quick chicken dinner, chicken and vegetables, soy sauce chicken, healthy lifestyle meal
