Asian takeout WILL NOT get you to your goals… But this homemade Asian dish supports weight loss, gut health, and metabolic health! (Super Healthy Chicken Stir Fry)

Mom always told us to eat our veggies… but it’s a known fact that most of us didn’t (and still don’t) want to eat those vegetables. Turns out, Mom was right (as always)… If you want to be healthy, you need to eat your veggies. We’d even venture to say that eating vegetables is a key factor in maintaining a healthy weight! Even as adults, most of us don’t want to eat our vegetables. But it really all comes down to how you prepare them! This healthy chicken stir fry is a great way to load up on veggies, micronutrients, lean protein, and fiber. Your skin and your body will thank you!

This Asian inspired healthy chicken stir fry is absolutely delicious! It offers so many benefits for your health (and weight loss) goals…

• This recipe has TONS of (tasty) veggies that nourish your body and improve satiation (AKA, keep you feeling full!).
• Vegetables offer a healthy way to volumize your meals – you can eat A LOT more for A LOT less calories.
• Fiber is the indigestible parts of a plant. Being that you’re eating LOTS of plants with this dish, you’re eating lots of fiber. Fiber is essential for a healthy heart and healthy digestion.
• This healthy chicken stir fry is a huge time saver. It’s super quick, super easy, and makes a great meal prep dish to eat as lunches and dinners throughout the rest of the weeks (with no extra time spent!).

This healthy stir fry is a delicious way to increase your vegetable and fiber intake in just a single meal!

Is chicken stir fry good for you?

Traditionally, chicken stir fry is really good for you! It’s built on a base of vegetables, it’s made with lean protein, and it requires very little oils. However, we often think of Oriental food, we usually associate it with a restaurant or buffet where all of the food is drenched in unhealthy oils and other harmful ingredients.

At your typical Oriental restaurant, you’re going to find foods with:

• Refined carbohydrates such as white flours, white noodles, white rice, etc. These foods are highly processed, and our body sees them as sugars. That means not only are they high glycemic (meaning they spike your blood sugar), but they are also low in essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
• Unhealthy oils like vegetable oil and even lard. These types of oils are inflammatory, while Nutrifitx Approved oils are anti-inflammatory.
• Other food additives such as MSG (monosodium glutamate) are known to be in Oriental food. We can’t say for sure why, but many people have come to recognize this. If you get migraines, you may have noticed eating Oriental foods could be a trigger for your migraine headaches. Often, MSG is to blame. It’s one of the most common migraine triggers. Aside from this, MSG tricks your brain into believing that a food tastes better than it actually is. Why is that bad? It triggers other receptors in the brain (especially on those of us who eat emotionally – which is probably around 80-90% of people) causing you to way overconsume said food.

These are just a few of the main reasons the Oriental food we think of are harmful for your health.

Are homemade chicken stir fry recipes good for you?

Unfortunately, most homemade chicken stir fry recipes are not good for your health or weight loss goals. You may be thinking it’s the rice or noodles… And while eating refined carbs can be harmful for your health, it’s not exactly the worst part about it.

When it comes down to it, most chicken stir fry recipes are not made from scratch. That means they’re loaded in prepackaged sauces and ingredients. These sauces and seasonings taste great and make it really easy to cook, but they’re wreaking havoc on your health and sabotaging your weight loss efforts.

Many of the ingredients in these foods have been proven to have negative health effects, they’re often high in sugars, and they also contain ingredients that compromise your gut health. Sugars, vinegars, yeasts, and the harmful ingredients (like MSG, potassium sorbate, and other unhealthy additives) can destroy your gut bacteria balance and make it hard to reach your goals.

Is it bad to eat “easy” or restaurant-made Oriental food?

While this certainly isn’t your best option for weight loss or health, the Nutrifitx System is not a restriction-based diet… In fact, it isn’t a diet at all! You can literally eat anything you want! We teach you the foundations of a healthy lifestyle which gives you the freedom to make the best decision for your personal goals and lifestyle.

We offer:

• An eating pattern that supports metabolic health
• Science-backed nutrition principles that support weight loss and weight maintenance
• The healthy lifestyle and routines that take your results to the next level
• Wellness on all levels – metabolic health, gut health, stress reduction, and active living
• Techniques for creating a healthy lifestyle at your own pace
• Methods for cultivating a healthy mindset and reframing your neuro-associative conditioning

The framework of the System is built around sustainable change with an implementation strategy that allows you to go at your own pace. This creates lasting results. This is not a “get fit quick” strategy, nor is it a “crash diet.” True health and fat burning doesn’t happen in a week or even a month. The Nutrifitx System is your roadmap to sustainable weight loss and improved health. We teach you to create a lifestyle and diet that you can maintain and that supports your goals. Not only does this help you achieve your health and wellness goals, but it bleeds into all areas of your life!

But know this: “sustainable” means living in balance. So while we teach you how to make healthy decisions and cultivate a lifestyle that supports your health and weight loss goals, we also teach you how to live in balance. A healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean skipping your favorite foods or events, and it certainly doesn’t mean eliminating foods/food groups. That leads to binge behavior that hurts your body and your goals in the long run.

To learn more about the Nutrifitx System and how you can attain your health and weight loss goals while putting an end to classic diet culture, click here!

When you’re on the System, you can absolutely enjoy your favorite Oriental foods, whatever that means! We pride ourselves in being able to show you exactly how! But, if you’re looking for a Nutrifitx Approved choice, this healthy chicken stir fry is a tasty option for supporting your health, wellness, and weight loss goals.

This Healthy Chicken Stir Fry is filling, delicious, easy, and 100% Nutrifitx Approved!

Eating Chinese takeout every day of the week is likely not the best option for your goals – but this healthy chicken stir fry may be the easiest way to enjoy a healthy Oriental dish without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen. (And, being Nutrifitx Approved, you know it supports your goals!)

Here’s what makes this Asian inspired healthy chicken stir fry so healthy:

• We eliminated refined flours and replaced them with nutrient dense veggies that are great for weight loss, your metabolism and your overall health. Veggies boost your fiber intake and provide the necessary building blocks for strong immune system, healthy gut, and energetic mind and body.
• We use lean, pan fried protein. No batters, minimal oils, all 100% Nutrifitx Approved ingredients create a healthy and tasty balance.
• We replaced sugary, chemical laden prepackaged sauces with clean oils, bold spices, and natural sweeteners to give a sweet, spicy, umami flavor!
• We eliminated and/or minimized vinegars. Vinegar isn’t necessarily harmful to your health. However, if you are working to heal your gut microbiome or if you’re focusing on balancing/rebalancing your gut, you may want to eliminate vinegar. Vinegar can cause an imbalance within the gut, as most vinegars feed the “bad” bacteria. (Research shows that apple cider vinegar may be an exception.)

More on vinegar replacements…

The main reason you will not find soy sauce or tamari in this recipe is due to gut health. At Nutrifitx, we break health down into four pillars. One of those four pillars is gut health. This is the reason we do not use even organic soy sauce in this recipe. (Although, note that this is still a prepackaged sauce with potentially harmful ingredients.)

To replace soy sauce in this recipe, we use pink Himalayan salt. In small quantities, this is considered a superfood. The body does need some salt, and this is one healthy way to get it. You do lose a little of the umami flavor when you replace soy sauce with salt, but the chicken seasoning brings back the Asian flavors.

If you want to completely eliminate vinegar in this recipe (as we do), just add extra garlic. It’s important to use a minced garlic over a garlic powder, however. This is a much stronger, more prominent flavor.

Garlic restores the lost umami flavor from eliminating vinegar. Plus, garlic is a fantastic prebiotic. Prebiotics feed the good bacteria to help them produce more. This is like medicine for an unbalanced gut! We love adding lots of garlic and onion to all of our dishes for this reason.

The best part about this recipe is how quick and easy it is! Make it even quicker and easier buy purchasing an organic stir fry veggie blend from the produce section of your grocery store. No chopping, no measuring! (Also makes a great meal prep option!)

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Healthy Chicken Stir Fry (Asian Inspired)

Asian Chicken Stir Fry

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

This yummy Asian Stir Fry is a satisfying and healthy meal that supports weight loss and health on all levels. This meal makes a great dinner and makes the perfect meal prep for lunches and dinners. It's also gluten, soy, yeast, and dairy free! (Make it vegan/vegetarian by substituting a plant based protein of your choice.)

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Ingredients

Stir Fry Veggies

• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 cups Broccoli, cut into bite sized chunks
• 1 cup Carrots, diced (or shredded)
• 4 cups Cabbage (Napa or regular), shredded
• 8 Baby Bella Mushrooms, chopped
• 2 cups Snow Peas (or Sugar Snap Peas)
• 1 Onion, diced
• 1-2 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
• 2" Ginger root, peeled and minced
• 3-4 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
• 8 oz Water Chestnuts, drained

Asian Chicken

• 16-24 oz Chicken, cleaned and cut into cutlets (1-2 inch pieces)
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• Salt, to taste
• 3 Tbsp Raw Honey (or Agave Nectar)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1-2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, Organic
• 3 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 2 Tbsp Minced Ginger Root
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 tsp Sesame Oil

Instructions

1. Begin by cooking the Veggie Stir Fry. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wok or very large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, coat pan in oil and add onion. Cook until clear (3-5 mins).
2. Add snow peas, broccoli, carrots, and onion. Cook until soft (5-7 mins).
3. Add mushrooms, cook until soft (2-3 mins).
4. One all veggies are tender, start adding your seasonings (salt, garlic, and ginger). Minced ginger and garlic work best for this recipe (as opposed to powders). This is where the flavor comes from. Be generous here. OPTIONAL: Sprinkle in a few extra red pepper flakes for added spice if desired.
5. Once you can smell the garlic, add in the sesame oil and stir well.
6. When fully combined, add the drained water chestnuts, stirring until water chestnuts are just warm. When ready, cover and set aside. (Keep warm.)
7. Next make the Asian Chicken. Heat olive oil in a skillet. While warming, place your chicken cutlets into a large mixing bowl, and sprinkle with salt. Stir until all chicken is lightly salted.
8. Next, add your honey. Stir until all chicken is coated. Then, begin adding your other seasonings: onion powder, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, and cinnamon.
9. Once oil is hot, begin placing seasoned chicken cutlets into the skillet. Add sesame oil while chicken is cooking, and cover. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Check and flip chicken. Continue process until all cutlets have browned and cooked through. This should take approximately 10 minutes. (*TIP: Do not overload the pan if you want browned chicken. Adding too much chicken at once will steam the chicken rather than brown it.)
10. Serve chicken on top of veggie mix, and top with green onions, sesame seeds, peanuts, pepitas, and/or toppings of choice (optional).

Notes

Make this meal quicker by using 2 bags of organic stir fry mix from your local grocery store. (Use organic to guarantee your meal is Nutrifitx Approved - see the Nutrifitx System for more information.)

Feel free to begin prepping and cooking your chicken while veggies are cooking if you are pressed for time (or just want to finish cooking faster). We like to start prepping and seasoning the chicken while the first group of veggies begin cooking.

Optional: We have eliminated common ingredients that may react negatively with gut health, such as gluten and vinegar for example. If this dish doesn't taste "Asian" enough for you, try upping your salt a little and adding a splash of white rice vinegar to the veggies to immitate the salty, umami flavors of common Asian sauces and ingredients.

Optional toppings: sesame seeds, sliced green onion, red pepper flakes, peanuts, slivered almonds, pepitas

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size 1 Serving Veggies + 6 oz Chicken
Amount Per Serving Calories 370Total Fat 10.4gSaturated Fat 1.6gUnsaturated Fat 7.8gCarbohydrates 36.3gFiber 8.9gSugar 19.1gProtein 44g

Nutrition facts may vary due to substitutions, brands, or changes in ingredients. Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving of veggies (1/4 of recipe) and 6 ounces of chicken. Feel free to vary your serving sizes for your unique needs.

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