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Lunch | Dinner

Chicken Stir Fry with Bok Choy and Broccoli

  • 20 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 12–15 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 6

    Servings

  • 234

    Calories

  • 9g

    Fat

  • 11g

    Carbs

  • 27g

    Protein

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • ½ Tsp Ground Ginger
  • ½ Tsp Ground Turmeric
  • ¼ Cup Coconut Aminos
  • 3 Scallions, washed and chopped
  • 2 Cups Broccoli Florets, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 Cups Bok Choy, washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 (5oz) Can Water Chestnuts, drained
  • Salt, to taste
  • SSesame:

    Omit the sesame oil

  • FFODMAPs:

    Omit garlic and use only the green tops of the scallions

Instructions

  • 1.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water

  • 2.

    Heat Oil Heat avocado oil over high heat in a wok or large skillet.

  • 3.

    Sauté Ingredients Add the garlic and scallions and sauté in the oil until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • 4.

    Add Chicken Add the chicken breast, ground ginger, ground turmeric, coconut aminos, and salt, to taste, to the garlic and scallions. Sauté until the chicken is fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

  • 5.

    Stir Stir in the bok choy, broccoli and water chestnuts and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add the sesame oil and stir the mixture one final time.

  • 6.

    Serve and Enjoy Serve with your favorite whole grain, such as brown rice.

  • 7.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water

Recipe by Emily Holysz, Dietetic Intern

Nourishment Notes

Chicken

Chicken is a lean protein source and may provide your body with the building blocks it needs to build new and healthy cells.

Broccoli

Broccoli is rich in cancer and disease-fighting compounds. It’s packed with vitamins and minerals, fiber to aid in gut health, vitamin C to help with skin health and immune function, and folate to promote healthy new cell growth.

Garlic

Garlic is a member of the onion family and is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to help reduce the risk of various diseases, such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Turmeric

Turmeric contains high amounts of antioxidants and has been known to fight inflammation. It may also help contribute to a healthy cardiovascular system.

PD Cooking Tips

  • At the Grocery Store

    Look for healthy convenience foods in the grocery store. Try pre-chopped fruits and vegetables, quick-cooking grains, canned beans or lentils, steamable side dishes and shredded rotisserie chicken.

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