THE BEST CHICKEN TOFU RECIPE

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh offers a firmer texture and is higher in protein.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is more budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are less expensive than breasts.

Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.

Marinate chicken in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm.

In the same skillet, add tofu and cook until golden, about 5-6 minutes.

Add bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Return chicken to the skillet and add remaining marinade.

Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and mix well.

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

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