Description
This quick and easy garlic soy chicken with fresh vegetables is both flavorful and satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, onions)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat Your Grill or Skillet: Preheat over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes) and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Add Vegetables: During the last few minutes of cooking, add mixed vegetables and stir until tender yet crisp (about 4-5 minutes).
- Serve: Assemble bowls starting with rice or quinoa topped with chicken and vegetables. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- This dish can be served with either rice or quinoa, based on your preference.
- You can modify the vegetables based on what is in season or your personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: stir fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg