Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry
Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry brings juicy strips of chicken together with crisp-tender broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and water chestnuts in a glossy soy-garlic-ginger sauce. Brown sugar softens the salty edge while red pepper flakes add a gentle kick, making each bite balanced and lively. It’s a great go-to for busy evenings or a simple dinner with steamed rice.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Collect all the ingredients.
- 2
In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a medium glass or ceramic bowl, stirring until smooth.
- 4
Stir in ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes; add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, onion, carrots, water chestnuts, and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Move the vegetables to a dish and set aside.
- 7
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in the same wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, keeping the marinade, and cook until just browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- 8
Stir in the vegetables and the reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 9
Serve over rice.
- Calories 578.77 kcal High 29%
- Protein 30.29 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 98.05 g 36%
- Total Fat 8.71 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.09 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.91 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 3232.55 mg High 141%
- Dietary Fiber 10.74 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 23.98 g --
- Added Sugars 6.83 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 109.88 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.01 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 514.39 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 50.46 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 4.54 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 578.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 578.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 578.77 calories and 30.29 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3232.55 mg (141% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.09 g (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.83 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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