Asian Sautéed Chicken and Vegetables
Tender crisp vegetables and juicy chicken in a savory and slightly sweet sauce flavored with garlic, ginger, and Chinese five spice powder makes for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 356kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless, sliced thin
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine optional
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 1 carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 8 ounces snow peas ends trimmed
- 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger fresh grated
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup low sodium gluten-free soy sauce or 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 1/8 teaspoon stevia glycerite or to taste, or preferred sweetener, omit if using coconut aminos
Instructions
- Add the chicken, baking soda, cooking wine, and five spice powder to a bowl and toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to 40 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick pan over high heat and add 1/2 tablespoon oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and carrots. Cook, stirring often until the onions are soft and mostly translucent and the carrots are tender-crisp, about 5-10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
- Add another 1/2 tablespoon oil to the pan and add the zucchini and snow peas. Cook on medium-high heat until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender-crisp, about 5-10 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of vegetables and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
- Add another 1/2 tablespoon oil to the pan and add the asparagus. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring often until lightly browned and tender crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the vegetable bowl and do not clean the pan.
- Add the last 1/2 tablespoon oil and then add the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally until the chicken is golden and opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of vegetables. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the coconut aminos and cook until reduced by at least a third. Finally, pour over the bowl of vegetables and chicken and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.41
Protein % of calories: 48.5%
Nutrition Facts
Asian Sautéed Chicken and Vegetables
Amount per Serving
Calories
356
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
109
mg
36
%
Sodium
704
mg
31
%
Potassium
1208
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
4172
IU
83
%
Vitamin C
55
mg
67
%
Calcium
85
mg
9
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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