Healthy Chicken Teriyaki

Author: Leah K. Egwuatu

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

take out, shmake out! this is the REAL DEAL, y'all! this lightened up version is sure to satisfy your take out craving every time. serve over your favorite heart healthy grain.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized chunks
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp grapeseed or olive oil
sea salt + cracked black pepper to taste
1/2 cup shoestring carrots
1/2 cup red bell pepper
1 cup fresh broccolini

teriyaki sauce

1/3 cup
coconut aminos
1/3 cup 100% pineapple juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp agave nectar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
chopped green onion for garnish

Instructions

in a bowl, add chicken chunks, cornstarch, coconut aminos, sea salt, and pepper. set aside (i recommend letting it marinate for 30 min. if you have the time!)
I like to blanch my broccolini, so fill a pot with enough water to cover your broccolini stalks. don't forget to salt your water generously. prepare a bowl of ice water (big enough to put the broccolini in without overflowing). set your pot to high heat. once boiling, add broccolini and blanch for no longer than 2 minutes. remove from the pot with tongs and immediately add to the ice water. let it cool down, drain, then keep the broccolini nearby.
in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add grapeseed or olive oil
once hot, add marinated chicken chunks and stir around for 3 - 4 minutes. add veggies to your pan and sauté them around some more as the chicken continues to cook through.
add the sauce! coat everything together as the sauce continues to cook and thicken, about 4-5 min.

Calories

211

Fat (grams)

Carbs (grams)

Fiber (grams)

Sugar (grams)

Protein (grams)

Sodium (milligrams)

219