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Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry {GF, Low Cal}

March 13, 2017

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Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry loaded with veggies and flavor! A lighter, better for you version of takeout that’s easy to make and tastes great. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

15 Minute Chicken Stir-Fry loaded with veggies & flavor! A lighter, better for you version of takeout that's easy to make & tastes great. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

This Chicken Stir-Fry is getting a much needed a facelift from the 2014 original version. An oldie but a goodie! As a matter of fact, this is one of the very first recipes I ever posted on my website. It’s one of my all time favorite recipes and it was long over due for an upgrade.

15 Minute Chicken Stir-Fry loaded with veggies & flavor! A lighter, better for you version of takeout that's easy to make & tastes great. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

This Chicken Stir-Fry recipe holds a particularly important place in my heart because it is one of the first recipes I ever made on my own when I was losing 80 pounds. Before losing weight, I really didn’t know how to cook. My idea of dinner was takeout, a drive thru, going out or ordering pizza.

15 Minute Chicken Stir-Fry loaded with veggies & flavor! A lighter, better for you version of takeout that's easy to make & tastes great. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Losing weight forced me to get in the kitchen and figure out how to make healthy meals that were delicious and satisfying. Funny to think I now cook for a living. It’s never too late for a transformation!

For those of you intimidated by cooking, here’s a tip for you. Keep it simple! Pick a lean protein, a vegetable, healthy carb and fat to make a meal. That’s exactly what I did with this recipe.

  • Lean protein = Chicken
  • Vegetables = Bell Pepper
  • Complex Carb = Brown Rice
  • Fat = Extra Virgin Olive Oil

15 Minute Chicken Stir-Fry loaded with veggies & flavor! A lighter, better for you version of takeout that's easy to make & tastes great. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

From there, I added gluten free soy sauce, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and spices. Easy!!!

I’m sure like me, many of you struggle with making healthy dinners during the week. This one is guaranteed to take less than 15 minutes. Actually, less if you chop the vegetables and chicken the night before.

Watch the cooking video demo, where I give a live demo of cooking this Chicken Stir-Fry recipe. I cooked the entire meal in less than 10 minutes! It was that easy to make a delicious, filling meal. Perfect for those learning to cook who aren’t sure where to start. Start here!

15 Minute Chicken Stir-Fry loaded with veggies & flavor! A lighter, better for you version of takeout that's easy to make & tastes great. Gluten Free + Low Calorie

This lighter version of takeout tastes great, but is better for you!

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Easy Chicken Stir-Fry

15 Minute Chicken Stir-Fry loaded with veggies & flavor! A lighter, better for you version of takeout that's easy to make & tastes great. Gluten Free + Low Calorie
Author Skinny Fitalicious
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 365 kcal
15 Minute Chicken Stir-Fry loaded with veggies & flavor! A lighter, better for you version of takeout that's easy to make & tastes great. Gluten Free + Low Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/8 cup gluten free low sodium soy sauce
  • 8 ounce water chestnuts drained
  • 8 ounce bamboo shoot drained
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp basil leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup brown rice I used Minute Instant
  • 1 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a large sauté or stir-fry pan, add extra virgin olive oil with minced garlic and bring to medium heat.
  2. Cook 2 minutes then add bell peppers. Cook 5 minutes.
  3. Then add chicken with salt & pepper. Stir to combine. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. While the chicken cooks, add water to a separate pot and bring to a high heat for the rice. Once boiling, add rice to the pot and reduce to medium-low heat. Cook 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
  5. Add soy sauce, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts & seasonings to the chicken pan. Stir and reduce to low while the rice cooks.
  6. Serve immediately topping brown rice with the chicken stir-fry.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Nutrition facts per serving (1serving)
Calories 365 kcal
Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1.3 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 81.4 mg
Sodium 375.3 mg
Potassium 0 mg
Carbohydrates 38.5 g
Fiber 6.3 g
Sugar 4.9 g
Protein 35.9 g
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 0 %
Iron 0 %

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15 Minute Chicken Stir-Fry loaded with veggies & flavor! A lighter, better for you version of takeout that's easy to make & tastes great. Gluten Free + Low Calorie
15 Minute Chicken Stir-Fry loaded with veggies and flavor! A lighter, better for you version of takeout that's easy to make and tastes great. 

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Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. FitBritt@MyOwnBalance says

    March 6, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    I absolutely love Thai and Vietnamese food! Actually, most Asian cuisine is delicious in my opinion. I find that it is much healthier if you cook it at home. Chicken stir fries are awesome!

    Reply
  2. GiGi Eats says

    March 6, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    YUM! And I love water chestnuts! I haven’t had any in awhile, you have officially reminded me to put them on my grocery list for next time 🙂

    Reply
    • The Skinny-Life says

      March 7, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      I love reading other blogs because it reminds me of foods I forget about that I love!

      Reply
  3. Joann @EuchreFun says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    My husband and I just started a Gluten-free diet. This looks like a GREAT recipe for us to try. Happy to find it at A Pinch of Joy-Busy Monday 🙂

    Reply
  4. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    March 11, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    Veggie stir fries are a staple for me, but I usually only make them when my Hubby’s around and I have an extra set of hands in the kitchen for chopping all the veggies. Or if I’m smart, I’ll plan ahead and chop them all up on the weekend (like you) so they’re ready to go all week.

    Reply
  5. April Farley says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Oh this stir fry sounds so flavorful with all the use of spices! Thank you for sharing! I will be giving this one a whirl!

    Reply
    • Skinny Fitalicious says

      August 5, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      It’s one of my go to meals!

      Reply
  6. Karen Drake says

    August 31, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Thanks for sharing the recipe, I am always looking for easy healthy foods I can cook for my family.

    Reply
  7. Blair says

    March 13, 2017 at 6:04 am

    Can’t beat a 15-minute dinner — especially when it’s loaded with veggies. Sounds delicious, and I love the demo! 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      March 13, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      Thanks Blair! I’m hoping to do more of them. Need a better tripod though.

      Reply
  8. Patrick@looneyforfood.com says

    March 13, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    Looks great! I learned to cook from my mom. But I learned to really love to cook from owning a cafe and seeing people happy when they ate my food! I love stir fry!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      March 14, 2017 at 9:16 am

      Your own cafe? I’m so jealous! That’s my big DREAM!!!

      Reply
  9. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    March 13, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    Stirfrys are such a great, healthy dinner. I love the water chestnut add!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      March 14, 2017 at 9:17 am

      Chestnuts need more love.

      Reply

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