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Healthy Gestational Diabetes Friendly Chicken Stir Fry Recipe Easy and Delicious

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A quick, wholesome, and satisfying chicken stir fry designed to be gestational diabetes friendly, balancing protein and fiber without spiking blood sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 150 g)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce (gluten-free tamari if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (about 10 minutes): Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets, thinly slice red bell pepper and carrot, mince garlic and ginger, and chop green onions for garnish.
  2. Heat the Pan (2 minutes): Place skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive or avocado oil until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Cook the Chicken (5-7 minutes): Add chicken pieces to hot pan, spread out to avoid overcrowding, sear on one side before stirring. Cook until no longer pink and slightly golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Sauté Aromatics (1-2 minutes): Add more oil if needed, toss in minced garlic and grated ginger, stir quickly until fragrant without burning.
  5. Cook Vegetables (5-6 minutes): Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, adding a splash of water if needed to create steam.
  6. Combine Chicken & Sauce (2 minutes): Return chicken to pan with veggies. Pour in tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sweetener if using. Stir well to coat evenly.
  7. Finish with Sesame Oil & Heat (1 minute): Drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Toss and remove from heat.
  8. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions on top and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Rest chicken for a minute after cooking to keep it juicy. Keep pan hot but avoid burning aromatics. This stir fry holds well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheats nicely. For gluten-free, use tamari labeled gluten-free or coconut aminos. Fresh ginger and garlic are preferred for best flavor.

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