Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry
Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry combines juicy bite-size chicken with a colorful mix of crisp-tender vegetables, all coated in a balanced, garlicky sauce with warm ginger and nutty sesame. It’s bright, crunchy, and satisfying without feeling heavy. Serve it hot for a quick family dinner or a fresh alternative to takeout any night of the week.
- Prep1 hr 45 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
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large wok over high heat.
- 2
Add chicken, water chestnuts, celery, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, bean sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, stir-fry sauce, garlic, green onion, sesame seeds, ground ginger, and salt.
- 3
Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender to your taste and the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 420.56 kcal High 21%
- Protein 33.74 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 53.75 g 20%
- Total Fat 9.02 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 0.86 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.3 mg High 23%
- Sodium 1782.6 mg High 78%
- Dietary Fiber 11.61 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 20.64 g --
- Added Sugars 11.06 g High 22%
- Calcium 203.3 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 4.24 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1484.28 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin A 104.91 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 58.45 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Broccoli, Celery, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 420.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Broccoli, Celery, Chicken Breast, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 1 hr 45 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 420.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 420.56 calories and 33.74 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1782.6 mg (78% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.06 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Celery, 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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