Stir-Fry With Vegetables And Chicken

Stir-Fry With Vegetables And Chicken

INGREDIENTS

  • Broccoli pieces including the stem
  • Celery, sliced
  • Carrots, sliced
  • Zucchini, sliced
  • Mushrooms, sliced
  • Tomatoes, quartered
  • Peppers, sliced in strips
  • Onions, sliced
  • Edible-podded peas (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  • The quantity of each ingredient depends on the number of people to be served. Use a heavy iron frying pan or a wok. Sauté in oil using medium heat, any combination or all of the listed vegetables. Begin by cooking the vegetables that take longer to tenderize (carrots and broccoli). After a few minutes, add the rest of vegetables, except the tomatoes. Turn heat to simmer, cover pan or wok, and cook until all vegetables are barely tender. Add tomatoes and cook about 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Add prepared chicken and serve piping hot.
  • Preparation of meat: Steam chicken until tender. Remove skin and bones. Cut into large chunks. Brown in a separate pan in butter. Set aside until you are ready to combine with
    vegetables.

Let’s Talk Nutrition:

  • Abundance of Vegetables: This dish has broccoli, celery, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and edible-podded peas. Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber are abundant in vegetables. They support immune, digestive, and overall health.
  • High-Quality Protein: Chicken breasts are lean. Protein is essential for muscle repair, tissue health, and body function. Lean proteins like chicken can help manage calorie intake in a balanced diet.

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