Chicken Stir-Fry

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.

247kcal per serving
19 gprotein
25 gcarbohydrates
7 gfat
6servings (1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 247 kcal
Total fat 7 g 9%
Saturated fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 53 mg 18%
Sodium 423 mg 18%
Total carbohydrates 25 g 9%
Dietary fiber 2 g 7%
Total sugars 2 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 19 g 38%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 33 mg 3%
Iron 2 mg 11%
Potassium 327 mg 7%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Grains: 1 ounces
  • Protein Foods: 2 ounces

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. If using soy sauce, add that too.
  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: Carrots Celery Onions Bell Peppers Garlic Ginger

Source

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

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/chicken-stir-fry, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken Stir-Fry?

One serving has 247 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1 1/2 cups each).

How much protein is in Chicken Stir-Fry?

19 g of protein per serving, with 25 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat.

What do I need to make Chicken Stir-Fry?

11 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 and 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped ….