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Budget-Friendly Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry


  • Author: mrrachidmohssine
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A quick and delicious chicken stir fry packed with fresh veggies and flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into thin pieces
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, snap peas, mushrooms)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (white, rice, or apple cider)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • Honey or sriracha for added flavor
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside; add garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Add mixed vegetables; stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, and optional honey or sriracha.
  7. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
  8. Serve over rice or noodles, or enjoy straight from the pan!

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand. Stir fry can also be made ahead of time and reheated.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken stir fry, quick dinner, budget-friendly, healthy stir fry, one pan meal