Chicken Stir Fry
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Chicken Stir Fry is a flavorful dish made by quickly cooking bite-sized pieces of chicken with a mix of colorful vegetables in a hot pan, often seasoned with soy sauce or other spices. This dish offers a good source of protein, making it a nutritious choice for various meal programs.
This dish is served in various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering across New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Chicken Stir Fry
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Chicken Stir Fry shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
This Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and colorful meal, perfect for a nutritious dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 cup broccoli florets
- •1 cup sliced bell peppers
- •1 cup sliced carrots
- •3 tbsp soy sauce
- •2 tbsp honey
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tsp ginger, grated
- •1 tbsp cornstarch
- •1/4 cup water
- •1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4Add broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots to the skillet and stir fry for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 5In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- 6Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.
Chef Tips
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.