Chinese-Style Happy Family Stir-Fry
Chinese Happy Family is a colorful chicken and vegetable stir-fry combining tender chicken strips with onion, red and yellow bell peppers, baby corn, and mixed stir-fry vegetables. A lightly sweet soy-cornstarch sauce brings the ingredients together, making this a satisfying choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a homemade Chinese restaurant-style meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese-Style Happy Family Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 54
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an indoor grill and coat it with cooking spray. Place the chicken strips on the grill and cook for about 7 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly, then cut them into cubes.
- 2
While the chicken is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the onion rings in the skillet and cook for a few minutes. Add the red and yellow pepper, baby corn, and the stir-fry vegetables. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook and stir for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle in the sugar and salt. Stir in the chicken. Dissolve the cornstarch in water and pour it into the skillet along with the soy sauce. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Calories 366.19 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 43.54 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 26.0 g 9%
- Total Fat 8.83 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 105.53 mg High 35%
- Sodium 514.03 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 7.54 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 10.91 g --
- Added Sugars 2.46 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 40.87 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.6 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 396.09 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 15.35 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 47.98 mg Good Source 53%
- 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
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chinese Style Happy Family Stir Fry is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Corn, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 366.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese-Style Happy Family Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Corn, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chinese-Style Happy Family Stir-Fry?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 366.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese-Style Happy Family Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chinese-Style Happy Family Stir-Fry healthy?
- Chinese-Style Happy Family Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 366.19 calories and 43.54 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 514.03 mg (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn 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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