Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and versatile dish where bite-sized chicken pieces are cooked rapidly in a hot wok or skillet with a colorful mix of vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas, all tossed in a savory sauce. It's a staple of East and Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly Chinese, with countless regional and home-style variations.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in protein from the chicken and can be moderate in fat depending on the cooking oil used. It provides a good balance of vitamins and fiber from the vegetables, with a rough calorie range of 300-500 per serving, heavily influenced by the sauce and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	800 mg
Vitamin A	90 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Zinc	2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The core technique of stir-frying is a brilliant culinary invention designed to cook food quickly over high heat, which helps retain the vegetables' crisp texture and nutrients. Nutritionally, it's a highly customizable 'one-pan' meal that can easily be adapted to be a lean, protein-packed dish or a more indulgent, saucy comfort food.