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Chicken Stir-Fry

plate of Chicken Stir-Fry
Makes: 6 Servings

This stir-fry is delicious for lunch or dinner. It is very quick to fix. It may also be served over spaghetti, rotini, and other macaroni products.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup carrots, peeled, sliced thinly (or 1/2 can low-sodium carrots, about 8 ounces, drained)
  • 1/2 cup celery, sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup onion, cut into strips
  • 1 green pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 pound chicken, cooked, skin removed, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium
  • 3 cups white rice, cooked (or brown rice)

Directions

  1. Heat a large pan with vegetable oil over high heat.
  2. Add vegetables and garlic to the hot pan. Stir until garlic is slightly brown. If using ginger, add that too.
  3. Add the chicken and sugar to the pan, then add soy sauce.
  4. Stir the food for about 1 minute in the pan.
  5. Serve with cooked rice.

Notes

Tip for cooking chicken: The recommended safe minimum internal temperature for chicken is 165 °F, as measured by a food thermometer.

Learn more about:

Source:

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods
USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 248
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Sodium 329 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 19 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 26 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 343 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 248
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 19 g
Minerals
Calcium 26 mg
Potassium 343 mg
Sodium 329 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 35 mg
Phosphorus 178 mg
Selenium 22 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 87 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.6 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 16 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 93 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 7 mg
Choline 47 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups
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