Recipe Name: Asian Honey Sesame Chicken Protein Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 3 medium chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (600 grams total, around 165 grams of protein)
- 2 cups of broccoli (6 grams protein, 11 grams carbs)
- 1 cup julienned carrots (1.2 grams protein, 11.7 grams carbs)
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced (1 gram of protein, 5 grams carbs)
- 3 tablespoons of Light Soy sauce (3.9 grams of protein, 1.5 grams carbs)
- 3 tablespoons of honey (0 grams protein, 51.3 grams carbs)
- 1 tablespoon of Sesame oil (0 grams protein, 0 grams carbs)
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water (0.1 gram protein, 7 grams carbs)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (1.6 grams protein, 2.1 grams carbs)
- Orange peels for garnish
Instructions:
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season them with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until it’s fragrant.
- Toss in the chicken and cook until it’s well-done and has a golden crust.
- Add the broccoli and carrots to the pan, stirring well to combine with the chicken. Cover the pan for about 3 minutes to let the vegetables cook.
- While the veggies are cooking, mix the soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch + water mixture in a separate bowl.
- Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well and let everything cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds all over the stir-fry just before you’re ready to serve it.
Nutritional Facts per Serving (Serves 4)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 45 grams
- Fat: 6 grams
- Carbs: 22 grams
Plating:
Spoon a serving of the Asian Honey Sesame Chicken Protein Stir-Fry onto a flat, white plate. Aim to create a visual balance between the colorful vegetables and succulent chicken parts. Sprinkle a pinch of sesame seeds over the top for visual texture. For a pop of color and aroma, add orange peels on the side of the plate. The plated meal should be vibrant and inviting, an artistic blend of colors and textures that would make anyone eager to dig in. Enjoy!