Chicken Walnut Saute (Stir Fry)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 16
Chicken Walnut Saute (Stir Fry)
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
5 green onions
1 cup celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 lemons ( zest and juice )
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 cup fresh mushrooms
1 cup fresh snow pea
1 cup white rice or 1 cup brown rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
330
Sugar
4g
Fat
13g
Chicken Walnut Saute is a tasty stir fry dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The dish features tender chicken, green onions, celery, walnuts, mushrooms, and snow peas all sautéed together in a skillet with soy sauce and lemon juice. This recipe is a great way to get in your daily dose of protein and vegetables while still enjoying a flavorful meal that's easy to make. The walnuts give the dish a satisfying crunchy texture and add healthy fats to the mix.

Instructions

1.Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
2.In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3.In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Add the green onions, celery, and walnuts and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4.Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and soy sauce to the skillet and stir well.
5.Add the mushrooms and snow peas to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
6.Add the chicken back to the skillet and stir well.
7.Serve over cooked rice.

PROS

This dish is a great way to get protein and vegetables all in one meal.

The walnuts add a nice crunch and healthy fats to the dish, while the soy sauce and lemon juice give it a delicious flavor.

CONS

This dish does require quite a bit of chopping and prep work, so it may take some time to make.

Also, if you are allergic to nuts, you’ll want to omit the walnuts from the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with nutrients.
Chicken is high in protein and low in fat and calories, while vegetables like celery, mushrooms, and snow peas provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Walnuts are also a great source of healthy fats and can help reduce inflammation in the body.

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