Nutrition Facts for Zingy chicken stir fry

Zingy Chicken Stir Fry

Get ready to energize your weeknight dinners with this Zingy Chicken Stir Fry! Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this quick and easy dish features tender chicken strips marinated in soy sauce and stir-fried to perfection with crisp veggies like julienned red bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas. The zingy sauce, made with lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and a dash of red chili flakes, delivers a perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan wonder is topped with spring onions and sesame seeds for the ultimate finishing touch. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles, or enjoy it on its own for a light and flavorful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this healthy and delicious stir fry is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100
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Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 3 count Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
  • 1 count Red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 count Carrot, julienned
  • 100 grams Snap peas
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
  • 2 count Spring onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and place them in a bowl.

Step 2

In the bowl with the chicken, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch. Mix well to coat the chicken and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the chicken marinates, prepare the vegetables: julienne the red bell pepper and carrot, trim the snap peas, and mince the garlic. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and red chili flakes to create a zingy sauce. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the chicken to the wok in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping once, until lightly golden and just cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.

Step 7

In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 8

Add the julienned bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas to the wok. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are vibrant and slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 9

Return the cooked chicken to the wok and pour the prepared zingy sauce over everything. Toss well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.

Step 10

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.

Step 11

Garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or enjoy on its own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 1011.5 grams (1011.5g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 1483
Total Fat 64.00g 82%
Saturated Fat 11.60g 58%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.80g
Cholesterol 425mg 142%
Sodium 3339mg 145%
Total Carbohydrate 57.50g 21%
Dietary Fiber 9.80g 35%
Total Sugars 30.70g
Protein 166.80g 334%
Vitamin D 5IU 25%
Calcium 200mg 15%
Iron 10mg 53%
Potassium 2150mg 46%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%
Protein: 45.3%
Carbs: 15.6%