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🥢 High-Protein Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies

Macros per serving

🔥 Calories: ~430 kcal
🥩 Protein: ~40g
🍚 Carbohydrates: ~45g
🥑 Fat: ~10g
🌽 Fibre: ~6g

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A healthy and vibrant chicken stir-fry loaded with fresh veggies, marinated chicken, and noodles. The savoury combination of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic brings a burst of flavor while the honey adds a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a quick, protein-packed meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

⏰ Total Time ~30 mins (10 mins prep time, 20 mins cook time)

💰 Total cost (2 servings) ≈ £5.50

🍽️ Cost per serving ≈ £2.75

This is an approximate calculation, but it should give you a good idea of the cost of making these 2 servings. The cost per meal comes down significantly when buying ingredients in larger quantities, especially for pantry staples like olive oil, spices, and seasonings.


Ingredients (2 servings)

🥘 For the Chicken Marinade

• 2 chicken breasts
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey

🥦 For the Veggies

• 2 red onions
• 1 red pepper
• 4 spring onions
• 6 mushrooms
• 1 red chilli
• 200g tenderstem broccoli
• 1 Bag Spinach

🍜 For the Noodles

• 2 portions quick-cook noodles

🥄 For Seasoning

• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic granules

Instructions

1. 🔪 Prep the Veggies

• Slice the red onions, red pepper, spring onions, and mushrooms.
• Slice the red chilli.
• Trim and cut the tenderstem broccoli into smaller pieces.
• Wash the Spinach.
• Set the veggies aside.

2. 🔪 Prep the Chicken Marinade

• In a bowl, mix together the garlic cloves, grated ginger, soy sauce, and honey.
• Add the chicken breasts (cut into strips) to the marinade and toss to coat.
• Cover and let marinate for 10-15 minutes (or longer for more flavor).

3. 🍗 Cook the Chicken

• Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add a bit of oil and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
• Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. 🍳 Stir-Fry the Veggies & Add Noodles

• In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed.
• Toss in the onions, red pepper, spring onions, mushrooms, sliced chili, spinach and tenderstem broccoli.
• Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the noodles to the pan with the veggies and stir. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the flavors.

5. 🍗 Combine Chicken, Veggies, and Noodles

• Add the cooked chicken back into the pan with the noodles and veggies.

6. 🍽️ Serve & Enjoy

• Remove from heat and serve immediately.
• Enjoy your delicious and protein-packed chicken stir-fry!


Health Benefits of the Dish

💪 Muscle-Building Protein

Chicken breasts are a great source of lean protein, essential for muscle repair and growth. The added soy sauce and ginger also help enhance protein absorption, making this meal perfect for post-workout recovery.

🥦 Vibrant Veggies for Vitality

The variety of veggies like red peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, and spring onions are packed with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, folate, and potassium, supporting a healthy immune system and promoting overall well-being.

🍜 Energising Carbs

Quick-cook noodles provide a fast source of carbohydrates, giving your body quick energy to fuel your activities. Paired with the veggies, they provide sustained energy to keep you feeling full and powered throughout the day.

💡 Tips & Variations

🔥 Extra Crunch? – Add a handful of cashews or peanuts to the stir fry for extra crunch and a boost of healthy fats.

🌱 Meat-Free Option? – Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian or vegan version, still packing plenty of protein.

🌶️ Spicy Kick? – If you love heat, add more chili or drizzle some sriracha sauce for an extra fiery flavor.

🥑 Healthier Swap? – Try using whole wheat noodles or zucchini noodles for a lower-carb, more fiber-rich version.

🔥 Quick & Easy? – For a quicker meal, use pre-cooked noodles or pre-chopped veggies to save time.

🥡 Meal Prep Friendly? – This stir fry is perfect for meal prep! Make a larger batch, store in an airtight container, and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.


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