Today we're making Chicken Stir Fry! This is an easy and essential staple to know for anyone trying to lose weight. Infinitely customizable, stir fry has been an essential tool for me during my weight loss and weight maintenance. Feel free to customize and tweak this recipe to your liking with different types of meat, vegetables, and spice combinations. This recipe takes about 20-30 minutes from start to finish as well, so in addition to your meal prep it would make for a great weeknight dinner. I hope you all enjoy, be sure to let me know if you give this one a try!
INGREDIENTS: (MAKES 4 SERVINGS)
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (1lb/450g)
• Red Bell Pepper (1 Pepper)
• Broccoli (1 Crown)
• Carrots (2 Medium)
• Sweet Onion (1/2 Onion)
• (Optional) Sesame Seeds to Garnish
SAUCE:
• Hoisin Sauce (1/2 TBSP)
• Rice Vinegar (1 TBSP)
• Sesame Oil (1/2 TBSP)
• Minced Garlic (1 TBSP)
• Soy Sauce (1/4 Cup)
• Cayenne Pepper (To Taste)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat pan to medium-high on stovetop. Once heated, spray pan with nonstick spray, slice chicken breast and place in pan in a single layer. Cook chicken until internal temp of 165F is reached, stirring and flipping in pan every 2-3 minutes. Remove chicken from pan once cooked, slice all vegetables and place in already heated pan to cook, stirring occasionally. Whisk sauce ingredients together and add along with the chicken back into the pan once vegetables are finished. Stir and coat with the sauce and let simmer for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!
200 CALORIES PER SERVING
16 Carbs | 5 Fat | 24 Protein