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.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil nutrition facts
- 1/2 cup carrots, peeled, sliced thinly (or 1/2 can low-sodium carrots, about 8 ounces, drained) nutrition facts
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced thin nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup onion, cut into strips nutrition facts
- 1 green pepper, cut into strips nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped (optional) nutrition facts
- 1 pound chicken, cooked, skin removed, sliced into strips nutrition facts
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar nutrition facts
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium (optional) nutrition facts
- 3 cups white rice, cooked (or brown rice) nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per 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
- Heat a large pan with vegetable oil over high heat.
- Add vegetables and garlic to the hot pan. Stir until garlic is slightly brown. If using ginger, add that too.
- Add the chicken and sugar to the pan. If using soy sauce, add that too.
- Stir the food for about 1 minute in the pan.
- 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.