Asian Sautéed Chicken and Vegetables

July 15, 2023 Comments Off on Asian Sautéed Chicken and Vegetables
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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.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: asian, asparagus, Chicken, dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, garlic, ginger, lunch, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, snow peas
Servings: 4
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

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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