Heart-Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Heart-Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables, a vibrant and nutritious dish loaded with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Tender strips of skinless, boneless chicken breast are marinated in a savory blend of low-sodium soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic, then stir-fried to perfection. Crisp, colorful vegetables like broccoli, red bell peppers, julienned carrots, and sugar snap peas add a delightful crunch, while the velvety sauce, thickened with cornstarch and infused with a touch of chicken broth, ties it all together. Served over hearty brown rice, this 30-minute recipe is low in sodium and packed with vitamins, fiber, and lean protein, making it a perfect choice for mindful, heart-healthy eating. Quick, delicious, and family-friendly, this dish will have everyone requesting seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 cups brown rice, cooked

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cutting the chicken breast into thin strips.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic. Add the chicken strips and marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove chicken from the marinade and add to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

Add broccoli, red bell pepper, carrots, and sugar snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the remaining marinade with chicken broth and cornstarch. Stir well.

Step 7

Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced green onions over the top.

Step 9

Serve hot over cooked brown rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1615.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1744.2

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 2433.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 42.6g
Protein 173.0g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 291.4mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 2509.6mg	0%

*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: 18.0%

Protein: 40.0%

Carbs: 42.0%