A vibrant bowl with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and zesty sesame-ginger dressing for a nutritious meal.
# Components:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lb skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized strips
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
09 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
10 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
11 - 4 spring onions, sliced
12 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
→ Dressing
13 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
15 - 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
16 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
17 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
18 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
→ Toppings
19 - 2 tbsp toasted cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
20 - 1 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
21 - 1 tsp black sesame seeds (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Combine chicken strips with soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and thoroughly cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, add sliced bell peppers, julienned carrots, and trimmed sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
04 - Whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce or tamari, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl until combined.
05 - Divide baby spinach and sliced cucumber evenly among four serving bowls. Top with cooked chicken, stir-fried vegetables, and sliced spring onions.
06 - Drizzle the sesame-ginger dressing over each bowl. Garnish with chopped nuts, fresh coriander, and optional black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
