Total Time: 25 minutes | Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes
Empower kids to dish up their own balanced meal with this flavorful chicken stir-fry they can serve themselves right from the pan.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions. Set aside and keep warm.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas, and garlic. Continue stir-frying for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. Pour sauce over chicken and veggie mixture and toss to coat. Cook for 3-4 more minutes until chicken is fully cooked and veggies are tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked brown rice. Place stir-fry and rice in separate serving dishes so kids can dish up their own portions.
Serves 4 – perfect for a family weeknight dinner
Picky Eaters
- Let kids pick out which veggies they want in their portion
- Serve chicken and veggie mixture separate from rice so picky eaters can go light on veggies
- Offer extra soy sauce on the side for dipping
Easy Swaps
Protein: Use cubed firm tofu or shrimp instead of chicken
Grains: Serve over quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of brown rice
Veggies: Swap in your family’s favorite stir-fry veggies like carrots, mushrooms, or snow peas
Flavor boosters: Add a drizzle of chili oil or sriracha for heat, or garnish with crushed peanuts and sliced green onions
Serving Ideas
Pack leftovers in thermoses for an easy, hot school lunch
Make it fun by letting kids eat with chopsticks or lettuce wraps
Make it a meal prep win: Double the protein and veggie portions to have extra on hand for quick lunches or dinners later in the week
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