Best Chicken Sweet Potato And Quinoa Stir Fry Recipes

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SWEET POTATO CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Sweet Potato Chicken Stir-fry With Peanut Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: lime juice, sesame oil, salt, pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, creamy peanut butter, lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, water, small yellow bell pepper, small red bell pepper, small green bell pepper, medium sweet potato, broccoli floret, sesame oil, green onion, chopped peanut

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) cubes
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup water
1 small yellow bell pepper
1 small red bell pepper
1 small green bell pepper
1 medium sweet potato
2 cups broccoli floret
½ tablespoon sesame oil
green onion, chopped, to serve
chopped peanut, to serve

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and water until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix lime juice, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Add cubed chicken to mixture and stir until completely coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat and add chicken. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until no longer pink.
  • Once cooked through, remove chicken and transfer to a bowl.
  • Spiralize bell peppers and sweet potato into a large bowl.
  • Add sesame oil to the skillet. Once the oil is hot, add in the broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the spiralized vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken and peanut sauce and stir to coat. NOTE: Add additional water if sauce is too thick to coat.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 3-4 minutes, until sweet potato noodles are al dente.
  • Top with green onions and chopped peanuts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 11 grams

QUINOA STIR-FRY WITH VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN



Quinoa Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Chicken image

This speedy, savory meal pairs well with a workout. Quinoa is an unexpected source of energizing iron and amino acids, protein's building blocks, to nourish newly toned muscles. Body bonus: Potassium in the grain can help beat bloat.

Provided by Kerri Conan

Categories     Chicken     Egg     Ginger     Soy     Stir-Fry     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Quinoa     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Healthy     Cilantro     Simmer     Boil     Green Onion/Scallion     Self     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 small red chile, chopped (optional)
2 cups snow peas, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
4 ounces grilled chicken breast, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in a small saucepan with 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, undisturbed, until quinoa absorbs water, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and leave uncovered. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrot, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper, ginger, garlic and chile, if desired; cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add peas, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Remove vegetables and return skillet to heat; add quinoa, along with egg. Cook, stirring constantly, until egg is evenly distributed, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables, chicken, scallions, cilantro and soy sauce; cook 1 minute more. Divide stir-fry among 4 bowls; serve warm.

QUINOA STIR-FRY WITH VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN



Quinoa Stir-Fry With Vegetables and Chicken image

Make and share this Quinoa Stir-Fry With Vegetables and Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swissms

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 small red chili pepper, chopped (optional)
2 cups snow peas, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
4 ounces grilled chicken breasts, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in a small saucepan, toast over medium heat (quinoa will turn golden brown and will pop as it is toasting.).
  • Stir in 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until quinoa absorbs water, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and leave uncovered.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrot, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper, ginger, garlic and chile, if desired; cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add peas, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
  • Remove vegetables and return skillet to heat; add quinoa, along with egg. Cook, stirring constantly, until egg is evenly distributed, about 2 minutes.
  • Add vegetables, chicken, scallions, cilantro and soy sauce; cook 1 minute more. Divide stir-fry among 4 bowls; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 70.6, Sodium 596.7, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 17.4

SWEET POTATO STIR FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Sweet Potato Stir Fry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, sweet potato, salt, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, corn, black beans, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, pepper, greek yogurt, cilantro

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups sweet potato, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ cup onion, diced
½ cup corn
½ cup black beans
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
1 greek yogurt
1 teaspoon cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once pan is hot and ready, toss in the sweet potato and reduce heat to medium-low heat. Sprinkle in half of salt to season.
  • Sauté sweet potato in the skillet for about 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Toss in green and red bell pepper and sauté for about a minute before adding the onion. Cook until transparent, then add garlic and the spices.
  • Once veggies are evenly coated in the spices, add the corn and black beans, continuing to cook until corn and beans are heated through. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Serve with brown rice or quinoa, and garnish with a dollop of plain greek yogurt and chopped cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 20 grams

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