Healthy Asian Fakeaway Stir-Fry

A quick, flavorful, and diet-friendly chicken stir-fry recipe inspired by popular Asian takeout dishes, perfect for a healthy ‘fakeaway’ night. This dish is designed to be Slimming World friendly, offering a delicious alternative to traditional takeaways.

Healthy Asian Fakeaway Stir-Fry

Healthy Asian Fakeaway Stir-Fry

Krysta
A quick, flavorful, and diet-friendly chicken stir-fry recipe inspired by popular Asian takeout dishes, perfect for a healthy 'fakeaway' night. This dish is designed to be Slimming World friendly, offering a delicious alternative to traditional takeaways.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • 400 g chicken breast sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced (any color)
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce low-sodium (optional)
  • 2 tbsp spring onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) to create the marinade. Add the sliced chicken breast to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Stir in the cornflour until dissolved. Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or a wide, non-stick frying pan over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the same hot pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften but still retain some crunch. Add the sliced mushrooms and sugar snap peas to the pan. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and the optional low-sodium oyster sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat all the ingredients. Garnish generously with chopped spring onions. Serve your Healthy Asian Chicken Stir-Fry immediately with your choice of healthy accompaniment, such as brown rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

For best results, use a wok or a large non-stick frying pan to ensure even cooking and a good sear on the chicken and vegetables. Feel free to customize this recipe by swapping chicken for prawns or tofu, and adding extra non-starchy vegetables like broccoli florets, baby corn, or shredded cabbage. Serve with brown rice or wholewheat noodles for a more filling, fiber-rich meal.
Keyword healthy stir-fry, Asian fakeaway, Slimming World friendly, chicken recipe, quick dinner, low calorie, vegetable packed