Description

This spicy chicken stir fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Filled with tender chicken, healthy vegetables and a low carb version of a savory, flavorful sauce. It is also perfect for meal prep since it freezes and reheats very well.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced in strips
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons cooking sherry *
3 - 4 Tablespoons brown sugar or substitute ( I used Swerve)
1/3 cup beef broth/stock
2 crushed garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1-2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons oyster sauce **
2 tablespoons canola, peanut, avocado or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon xanthan gum, or 3-4 teaspoons cornstarch or flour
1 carrot, peeled & sliced
1 small red bell pepper, seeds removed and sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeds removed, sliced
1 1/2 cups snow peas
2 cups broccoli florets, cut in small uniform pieces
1/2 red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped green onions, optional for garnish

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Instructions

Combine all stir fry teriyaki sauce ingredients in a measuring cup and set aside. ( Taste sauce to see if it needs more soy sauce, spice or sweetener)***
Heat 1 TB oil in a wok or large fry pan and quickly saute' the chicken strips until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Heat another TB. of oil, fry the peppers, onions and carrots about 2 minutes. Add the peas and broccoli and continue to fry, about 2 more minutes or until vegetables are cooked but still a bit crisp.
Add chicken back to pan and pour sauce over all. Cover pan and bring to a low simmer. Stir and cook for 3 minutes until sauce is heated through.
Serve over white or brown rice, cauliflower rice or zoodles. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

* Cooking sherry is not the same as drinking sherry. It can be substituted with a tablespoon or two of rice wine vinegar.

** Oyster sauce has it's own unique flavor and adds so much richness to the recipe. However, if you need to substitute for it, you can try adding a bit more soy sauce and brown sugar substitute. You can also add jarred hoisen or garlic sauce. But read the labels- some have a lot of sugar added.

***This sauce is very adaptable. You can add more seasoning if you'd like. Or if you want a bit saltier, add more soy sauce. Sweeter-add more sugar substitute. It's better to start with less, you can also add more.

Leftover stir fry can be stored in refrigerator for 3 days. It can also be frozen for two months in an airtight container. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Heat in microwave to serve.