Asian Style Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry (Meal Prep Ideas)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more widely available.

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

Add chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

In the same skillet, add ginger-garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add blanched broccoli and yellow bell pepper; stir-fry until tender-crisp.

Return the chicken to the skillet.

Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, corn starch, and water in a bowl; pour over the chicken and vegetables.

Stir well to coat and cook until the sauce thickens.

Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry and mix well.

Serve hot, garnished with spring onions and red chillies.

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