We know that chicken is one of the best lean meats for us, yet sometimes it’s hard to know what to do with it.  I’m always looking for different ways to cook chicken so that it’s tasty, yet healthy at the same time. Today I’ll fill you in on one of my favorite ways to cook chicken that may be different from something you’ve already tried. It’s simple, and delicious!

Looking for a different way to cook chicken? Stir-Fry it!

Here’s my recipe for Stir-Fried Chicken and Vegetables:

All you’ll need:

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• Chicken cut into small thin pieces (use a sharp knife or buy chicken pre-sliced)
• Your favorite vegetables cut into bite sized pieces (I use red pepper, peas, carrots, broccoli, water chestnuts, mushrooms, and any other veggie that sounds good that day like asparagus, squash, zucchini, etc.)
• Soy sauce
• Black pepper
• Whole grain rice (brown rice) if desired. I usually cook 1/2 cup per person

All you’ll do:

1. Get the rice started - just follow the directions on the box for whichever rice you’re using. Using whole grain rice will give you more nutrients than white rice. You could also eliminate the rice all together.
2. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in the bottom of a large skillet or wok on high heat.
3. Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through (only takes a few minutes if the chicken is in small thin pieces).
4. Remove chicken from pan and heat an additional drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Once the oil is heated, add your sliced veggies.
5. Season the veggies with black pepper, and any other season you desire.
6. Add 1-2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the veggies to give in an Asian flavor. Continue to stir-fry the veggies until they’re cooked through. Don’t cook them too long because you don’t want them to get mushy.
7. Add the cooked chicken to your veggies and mix together.
8. Serve over whole grain rice.

Note: There are stir-fry sauces that you can buy, however I stay away from them. I find that just soy sauce is enough to flavor it just right!

Enjoy!

Additional Reading:
• Healthy Chicken with Apples and Cider Sauce Recipe
• Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
• Healthy Grilled Chicken Parmigiana Recipe
• Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables Recipe
• Baked Chicken and Artichokes Recipe

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