Super Quick Chicken with Broccoli and Carrot Stir-Fry Directions
- Begin by trimming any fat off the chicken breasts and slicing them into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Wash and chop the vegetables: cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, peel and slice the carrot thinly, and slice the onion as thinly as possible.
- Mince the garlic and fresh ginger.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and cornstarch. Whisk everything together until the cornstarch is dissolved. Adjust the sauce to taste if needed (more honey for sweetness, more vinegar for acidity, or chili paste for heat).
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or cooking spray) to the pan.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a little more oil or spray if needed. Add garlic and onion and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and softened.
- Add the broccoli and carrot slices, stir-frying for 5-7 minutes until just tender but still crisp. You can add a tablespoon of water to prevent sticking and steam them slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Stir well.
- Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce, honey, or vinegar.
- Serve hot as-is for a low-carb option or with cauliflower rice or steamed brown rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for added flavor.
WW Points Calculation:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast (1 lb): 0 points
- Broccoli florets (2 cups): 0 points
- Carrot (1 large): 0 points
- Olive oil (1 tablespoon): 4 points
- Garlic (2 cloves): 0 points
- Onion (1/2 medium): 0 points
- Low-sodium soy sauce (2 tablespoons): 1 point
- Rice vinegar (1 tablespoon): 0 points
- Honey (1 tablespoon): 2 points
- Ginger (1 teaspoon): 0 points
- Cornstarch (1 tablespoon): 1 point
- Optional red pepper flakes or chili paste: 0 points
Total Points: 8
Servings: 4
Per Serving: 2 points
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: ~210
- Fat: ~7g
- Protein: ~28g
- Carbohydrates: ~10g
- Sugar: ~7g
- Sodium: ~600mg
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