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Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Easy Chicken Stir Fry

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken marinade
  • 400 g chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp tamari
Wok
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 60 g raw cashews
  • 2-3 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional
Side
  • 150 g rice
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken in tamari and cornstarch.
  2. Heat a wok or large pan until hot. Add oil.
  3. Sear chicken in a single layer. Cook quickly until just done. Remove from pan.
  4. Add onion and bell peppers. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Add cashews, return chicken to the pan.
  6. Add remaining tamari, and optional honey. Toss over high heat 30–60 seconds until glossy.
  7. Spoon over rice, finish with sesame seeds.

Notes

Nutrition facts:
Per serving: 680 kcal | protein 45 g | carbs 70 g | fat 22 g | fibre 6 g.
For athletes: 
This combination hits a performance-friendly range: high protein, solid carbs from rice and veg, moderate fats, fibre under control to stay gut-safe for most training days.