Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice and Noodles

This Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice and Noodles is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a variety of fresh vegetables, all tossed together in a savory sauce. It's a quick and satisfying meal that perfectly balances protein and fiber, making it a great choice for any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams, sliced into thin strips
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, sliced
• Broccoli florets - 100 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Snap peas - 100 grams
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 3 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Rice noodles - 100 grams
• Cooked white rice - 1 cup
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, julienned carrot, and snap peas, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Pour in the soy sauce and stir to coat all ingredients evenly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Add the cooked rice noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined and heated through.
8. Serve the stir-fry over a bed of cooked white rice and garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 68 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in lean protein from chicken, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables, supporting overall health.

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