Easy and nutritious, this Honey Sesame Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry with broccoli, bell peppers and mushrooms will have you hitting the repeat button! Lean chicken, nutrient-rich eggs, and colorful veggies come together with a flavorful sauce made with honey, garlic, sesame, ginger, and balsamic vinegar for a delicious and satisfying meal.
This recipe from American Egg Board - Recipes is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.
Nutrition Facts
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Nutrition Facts
Calories | 444 | |
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Total Fat | 14.7 g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | |
Cholesterol | 176 mg | |
Sodium | 174 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 43 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | |
Sugars | 10 g | |
Protein | 35 g |
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil -
1 tablespoon honey -
1 tablespoon rice vinegar -
1 tablespoon sesame seeds -
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger -
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder -
1/2 cup no salt added vegetable broth (divided) -
1/2 cup yellow onion (diced) -
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes) -
2 teaspoons minced ginger -
2 cloves garlic (minced) -
2 cups broccoli florets (chopped into bite-sized pieces) -
1 cup red bell peppers (cut into 1-inch pieces) -
1 cup mushrooms (sliced) -
1/2 cup carrots (shredded) -
2 cups cooked brown rice -
2 large eggs, whisked
Directions
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In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, ground ginger and garlic powder together. Set aside. -
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1/4 cup no salt added vegetable broth. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. -
Add chicken breast pieces and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken and onions from the skillet. -
Add the remaining 1/4 cup of low-sodium vegetable broth to the skillet, along with ginger, garlic, broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. -
Add the chicken and onions back to the skillet. Add in the whisked eggs. Stir to combine. -
Once the eggs are cooked through, add the previously prepared balsamic vinegar sauce to the pan. Stir thoroughly to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes, covered. -
Divide cooked rice and stir-fry mixture evenly over 4 plates.
Note: The USDA recommends cooking eggs until the yolk and whites are firm.