Chicken stir fry is one of the easiest meals you can make at home. It is quick, colorful, and full of flavor. Juicy chicken mixes with fresh vegetables and a tasty sauce to create a dish that feels both healthy and comforting.
This recipe is perfect for a busy day when you want a complete meal without spending hours in the kitchen. You can serve it with rice or noodles and enjoy a balanced plate with protein and veggies together.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast cut into small pieces
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- Canola oil
- Broccoli cut into small pieces
- Bell pepper chopped
- Garlic finely chopped
- Cashews
- Black pepper
How to Make
- Mix soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl to make the stir fry sauce.
- Heat canola oil in a large pan on high heat. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir for about five minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook while stirring until golden and fully cooked. This should take about eight minutes. Add cashews and season with pepper.
- Pour the sauce into the pan. Stir and cook until the sauce becomes thick and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Protein in Each Item
- Chicken breast: about 35 grams per serving
- Soy sauce: small amount less than 2 grams per serving
- Cashews: about 5 grams per handful
- Vegetables: very small amount less than 2 grams
This recipe gives you high protein from chicken and cashews with extra vitamins from vegetables.
Disclaimer
This recipe is for home cooking enjoyment only. It is not medical or diet advice. If you have any health concerns or food allergies, please talk to your doctor or nutrition expert before trying it.
