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Easy & Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry Meal Prep Recipe
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Easy & Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry Meal Prep Recipe
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Easy & Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry Meal Prep Recipe

Prepare a delicious and healthy chicken stir-fry perfect for meal prepping. This quick and easy recipe ensures you have flavorful, nutritious meals ready for days. Packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables, it's an ideal choice for busy lifestyles. This video demonstrates a quick overview of how to achieve this meal prep, showing how tasty and simple stir-fries are to prepare and store.
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Freshly Chopped Vegetables
Freshly Chopped Vegetables

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Asian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
35g
Protein
40g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Chicken Cooking in Wok
Chicken Cooking in Wok

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast
    (Cut into thin strips)

    500 grams
  • Broccoli florets
    (Fresh or frozen)

    2 cups
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  • Bell peppers
    (Any color, thinly sliced)

    2 medium
  • Carrots
    (Julienned or thinly sliced)

    2 medium
  • Soy sauce
    (Low sodium recommended)

    1 cup
  • Ginger
    (Freshly grated)

    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic
    (Minced)

    2 cloves
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  • Sesame oil
    (For flavor)

    1 teaspoon
  • Rice vinegar
    (Optional, for tang)

    1 tablespoon
  • Cornstarch
    (Mixed with 2 tbsp water for slurry)

    1 tablespoon
  • Olive oil
    (For cooking)

    2 tablespoons
  • Cooked rice or quinoa
    (For serving)

    4 cups
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Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Colorful Stir-Fry in Pan
Colorful Stir-Fry in Pan

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping the broccoli into florets, thinly slicing the bell peppers, and julienning the carrots. Set aside.
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    Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping the broccoli into florets, thinly slicing the bell peppers, and julienning the carrots. Set aside.
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    Ensure all vegetables are cut to similar sizes for even cooking.
  • 2

    Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar to create the stir-fry sauce.
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    Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar to create the stir-fry sauce.
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    Marinate the chicken in a tablespoon of the sauce for 10-15 minutes for extra flavor.
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  • 3

    Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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    Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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    Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.
  • 4

    Add the prepared vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots) to the same pan. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp. You can add a splash of water if needed to help them steam.
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    Add the prepared vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots) to the same pan. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp. You can add a splash of water if needed to help them steam.
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    Maintain high heat to achieve a good stir-fry texture.
  • 5

    Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Whisk the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) into the stir-fry sauce, then pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats everything, about 1-2 minutes.
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    Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Whisk the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) into the stir-fry sauce, then pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats everything, about 1-2 minutes.
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    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; add more soy sauce or a pinch of sugar for balance.
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  • 6

    Serve immediately over cooked rice or quinoa, or divide into meal prep containers for future meals. Enjoy!
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    Serve immediately over cooked rice or quinoa, or divide into meal prep containers for future meals. Enjoy!
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    Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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