Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
42%
Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry
30 min.
4
795kcal

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Looking for a spicy, gluten-free, and dairy-free main dish that's ready in just 30 minutes? Look no further than this mouth-watering Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry! This recipe serves 4 and clocks in at 795 calories per serving, making it a perfect lunch or dinner option.

Packed with flavor, this dish combines tender boneless chicken breast cubes, fresh broccoli florets, and sliced onions, all tossed in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. To keep things gluten-free and dairy-free, serve it over hot cooked rice, and finish it off with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts for a delightful crunch.

With a balanced caloric breakdown of 19.08% protein, 38.55% fat, and 42.37% carbs, this Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry is a well-rounded meal that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you fueled throughout the day. So why wait? Grab your wok or skillet, and get ready to whip up a delicious, spicy stir-fry that's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • pound broccoli florets fresh
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth 
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • teaspoons cornstarch divided
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 1.5 cups onion sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless cut into cubes
  • tablespoons soya sauce divided
  • tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, combine chicken and pepper flakes; stir-fry over medium-high heat in 2 tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
  4. Remove and keep warm.
  5. Stir-fry the broccoli, onion and garlic in remaining oil for 5-8 minutes or until tender.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the broth, ginger and remaining soy sauce and cornstarch; stir until smooth.
  7. Add to the skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  8. Add chicken and walnuts; heat through.
  9. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories795kcal
Protein19.08%
Fat38.55%
Carbs42.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
112.75
Glycemic Load
74.78
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
38.34260866953%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.4mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.92mg
Isorhamnetin
3.01mg
Kaempferol
9.28mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
15.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:794.98kcal
39.75%
Fat:34.26g
52.71%
Saturated Fat:5.01g
31.33%
Carbohydrates:84.71g
28.24%
Net Carbohydrates:78.59g
28.58%
Sugar:5.54g
6.15%
Cholesterol:74.34mg
24.78%
Sodium:1008.14mg
43.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.15g
76.3%
Vitamin K:154.32µg
146.97%
Vitamin C:107.38mg
130.16%
Manganese:2.14mg
106.84%
Selenium:58.68µg
83.82%
Vitamin B6:1.45mg
72.64%
Vitamin B3:14.34mg
71.7%
Phosphorus:500.63mg
50.06%
Vitamin B5:3.4mg
33.97%
Potassium:1059.13mg
30.26%
Magnesium:116.47mg
29.12%
Folate:110.56µg
27.64%
Copper:0.54mg
26.89%
Fiber:6.12g
24.48%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.61%
Vitamin E:3.11mg
20.73%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.27%
Zinc:2.97mg
19.78%
Vitamin A:820.64IU
16.41%
Iron:2.67mg
14.81%
Calcium:118.62mg
11.86%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.07%