Dinner Recipe: Grilled Chicken Served with a Variety of Simmered Vegetables
Got a Craving for an Asian Style Chicken Breast and Veggie Stir-fry? Here's a mouth-watering recipe that's perfect for those busy weeknights! 🍗🥕
- Serves: 2 hungry souls
- Cook Difficulty: As easy as pie! 🥧
- Prep + Cook Time: Approx. 20 minutes ⏱️
Ingredients: 🛒- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces 🍗- A rainbow assortment of veggies: broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, string beans, snow peas, and root beans (one cup of each) 🌈- 3 garlic cloves, pressed or sliced 🧄- A cup of Teriyaki sauce 🍝- Half a cup of Soy sauce 🍚- One tablespoon of cornstarch 🍵- One tablespoon of vegetable oil 🥕
Instructions: 🥄
- Heat up a tablespoon of oil in a pan and cook the chicken until it's fully cooked. Transfer it to a separate bowl.
- In the same pan, sauté the garlic until it turns a delightful golden-brown. Add in the mixed veggies and cook for around 5-7 minutes, depending on your preferred texture.
- As your veggies cook, whip up the sauce by combining the Teriyaki sauce, Soy sauce, and cornstarch in a separate bowl. Mix it until it's evenly combined.
- Once your veggies are cooked to your liking, toss in the cooked chicken and the prepared sauce, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
That's it! Your Asian Style Chicken Breast with Mixed Vegetables is ready to be devoured. Serve it up with either brown rice or pasta with a garlic side, and enjoy! 🌮✨
Additional Enrichment:
Did you know? You can customize this recipe to your liking! Add more veggies like bell peppers, cauliflower, and bok choy, or spice it up with chili flakes for an extra kick. If you fancy a Thai-inspired twist, consider using hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in the sauce instead. Happy cooking, foodies! 🍴✨
Sources:
- How to thicken sauces for Asian cooking
- 25+ Best Stir-fry Recipes for a Quick Healthy Meal
- 30 Healthy Asian Recipes Under 300 Calories
- Easy Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry With Vegetables
- This recipe, including boneless chicken breast, a variety of vegetables like broccoli and carrots, and Teriyaki and Soy sauces, falls under the 'Asian Style' category of uncategorized recipes.
- The nutritional content of this dish varies, but with the use of lean chicken, a mix of vegetables, and the total of Teriyaki and Soy sauce, it's a healthier alternative to some stir-fry recipes and provides a balanced intake of starch and vegetables.
- When following the instructions, it's crucial to remember to press the garlic cloves and cook the chicken before sautéing the vegetables for the best flavor.
- For those looking to include more vegetables or alter the sauce for a Thai-inspired twist, this recipe can be easily adjusted to fit personal preferences – just remember to consider the total amounts of sauce ingredients when making adjustments.
