Solstice Keto Stir Fry (Printable)
Low-carb stir fry with chicken, fresh veggies, and a flavorful savory sauce for a nourishing meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small zucchini, sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 cup broccoli florets
05 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
06 - 1/2 cup snow peas, trimmed
07 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Sauce
08 - 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
09 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
10 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
12 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
13 - 1 tsp erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
14 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, erythritol, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Warm a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of oil (avocado or olive oil).
03 - Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add zucchini, red bell pepper, broccoli florets, mushrooms, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Return chicken to the pan, pour the sauce over, and toss everything together. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
06 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's ready in 30 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinner without the scramble.
- The sauce tastes rich and complex, but you're barely using any sugar at all.
- Those charred edges on the vegetables are where the real magic happens, and they taste like restaurant-quality without leaving your kitchen.
02 -
- Don't cook your vegetables all the way in step one; they keep cooking when you add the sauce, and you want them to stay snappy, not turn into mush.
- Slice your chicken thin and let your pan get properly hot before anything touches it—these two things are the difference between tender, caramelized chicken and rubbery sadness.
03 -
- Slice your chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness, and don't be shy about how thin you go—it's harder to overcook thin slices.
- Save a tablespoon of the sauce mixture before you cook and drizzle it over the finished dish; that fresh, unmixed sauce adds a brightness that's hard to replicate any other way.