Chinese

Budget Chicken Stir-Fry

Budget Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick Chinese recipe: about 20 minutes from start to finish, for 4 servings. Chicken thighs, broccoli and carrots carry the flavour. The cooking is mostly stir-frying. With 30 g of protein per serving (about 365 calories), it is a filling option.

Budget Chicken Stir-Fry, plated (AI-generated illustration)
Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
365 kcal

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same wok, add broccoli florets and sliced carrots. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Return chicken to the wok. Add minced garlic and remaining soy sauce. Toss for 1 minute until everything is coated and fragrant.
  5. Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
365 kcal
Protein
30 g
Fat
10 g
Carbs
40 g

Approximate values for one serving.

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