This healthy meal is packed with protein and vegetables, and is perfect for either lunch or dinner. It’s as versatile as it is easy—use the vegetables suggested or swap out for what is on hand in your fridge or freezer. Serve with a side of brown rice.
INGREDIENTS
raw chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
1⁄2 cup sliced bell pepper
1⁄2 cup diced onion (more or less to taste)
1⁄2 cup mushrooms
1⁄2 cup snap peas
For sauce:
1⁄4 cup orange juice 1⁄4 cup water
2 tablespoons low- sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2. After a few minutes, add in the chicken and continue to stir until all chicken pieces are lightly browned.
3. Add in the vegetables and stir together over medium heat until each vegetable is soft.Then, turn heat down to low.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the sauce.
5. Pour the sauce into a different pan and bring to a simmer for a few minutes until it begins to thicken.
6. Once thickened, pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Increase the heat and stir together for a couple minutes.
7. Serve over cooked rice.