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Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

Calories 1723kcal
Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast cut in bite size pieces
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2-3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cups snow peas
  • 3 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or ginger paste

Instructions

  • In large Ziploc bag add chicken and 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch. Shake to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until crispy golden brown and cooked through; turning frequently Cook in small batches to keep from overcrowding the pan. Remove to plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, pepper and broccoli. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring frequently. Add snow peas; cook for one minute. Turn heat to low add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Remove veggies to plate.
  • Whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lemon juice and ginger in skillet. In small bowl stir together 2 tablespoons cold water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Whisk cornstarch mixture into the honey mixture in the skillet and cook over low heat until slightly thickened; 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and veggies back to the skillet and cook until warm and heated through:1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1723kcal | Carbohydrates: 166g | Protein: 163g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 435mg | Sodium: 2605mg | Potassium: 4183mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 113g | Vitamin A: 6668IU | Vitamin C: 439mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 9mg