Description
A customizable stirfry with crispy proteins, vibrant veggies, and a glossy sauce, ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or extra-firm tofu (sliced)
3 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
3 tbsp low-sodium tamari
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp chili paste
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
Slice protein thinly against the grain. If using tofu, press for 15 mins.
Heat avocado oil in a wok until smoking. Add garlic and ginger; stir 15 sec.
Add protein in batches; cook until browned. Remove from wok.
Add hardest veggies first; stir-fry 2 mins. Add softer veggies.
Return protein to wok. Pour tamari, vinegar, and chili paste over mixture.
Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook 1 min until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.
Notes
For vegan version: use tofu and substitute honey with maple syrup.
Velveting meat? Marinate in baking soda solution for 15 mins before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: high protein stirfry, quick stirfry recipes, healthy weeknight dinner