June 4, 2013

Skinny Stir Fry

It's quite possible that I'm just 27 years late to this party but holy mother of stir fry...WHY have I never made this before? 

I guess when I heard the term "stir fry" I always associated it with egg rolls, fortune cookies and buddha bellies...3 things I strive to stay away from...until one day someone (I don't even know who) posted a picture of her stir fry on the ol' Insta and I thought to myself "I'm totally making that...sans the buddha belly part".

Off to the grocery store I went and two helpings later (for my husband)...we were both in a stir fry coma. Not to mention Beau has requested it twice within a 3 day period. (Two points for the wife!)

Seriously SO easy...gluten-free...pretty gosh darn healthy (if you ask me) and makes for GREAT leftovers? 

Win/win/win



Here's what you'll need:
bag of fresh stir fry veggies (or cut up your own broccoli and carrots) | 4 chicken breasts | 2 C mushrooms, sliced | 1 can sliced water chestnuts | half onion, chopped | 3/4 C gluten-free teriyaki stir fry sauce | 1/8 C low sodium soy sauce | 3 T coconut oil

One. Place unflavored coconut oil in bottom of large skillet (or wok if you're a cool kid and actually own one of those things) and allow to melt. 
*Fun fact: coconut oil helps increase thyroid function, speed up metabolism and burn fat. It's also more stable than olive oil so for cooking purposes, always, always, always use coconut oil. (Olive oil loses it's structure and therefore, becomes harmful to you when you cook it at a high heat. Only use olive oil in cold recipes...i.e. salads)

Two. Toss in chicken first and allow to cook for about 4-5 minutes before throwing in the rest of your veggies.

Next step? You guessed it. Toss in all your veggies.

 
Four. Pour in stir fry sauce and soy sauce and stir.

Five. Call in your lovely assistant for moral support.

Six. Continue stirring until chicken and veggies are cooked thoroughly. Add a little sea salt & pepper, serve over brown rice and friggin' en-joy!

 
This made a TON - at least 5 servings - so  you'll have plenty left over for lunch or dinner the next day. Score!

29 comments:

  1. MichelleJune 4, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    This looks very yummy!

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  2. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    I so did not know that about olive oil and coconut oil! Def going to use coconut oil from now on! Oh and by the way....this looks delish!

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  3. Cayla June 4, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    YUM YUM YUM! We make one with just Ms.Dash lemon pepper seasoning and I could eat the whole thing I swear. Adding this to the recipe box, and thanks for the coconut oil tip!

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  4. Lindsay @ la vita dolceJune 4, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I must be 29 years late to the party ;) I am so putting this on my to make for dinner list!! Thanks lady! :)

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  5. laurenJune 4, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    thank you for the recipe! pinning it so i can give it a try! :) *

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  6. Sarah @ Scissors and a WhiskJune 4, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Pinned it!! :) I LOVE stir fry and this recipe looks/sounds delicious :) Thanks for sharing!

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  7. meganJune 4, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    That looks and sounds really yummy..carb free, too, which is what we do for dinner during the week. Stupid question - Does the coconut oil actually taste like cococut? Because I despise coconut..but I want to be healthy.

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    1. StephanieJune 4, 2013 at 10:23 AM

      Not stupid at all! There are some that are flavored so yes, they do taste like coconut. Many are unflavored though so that's what I buy and it has no coconut flavor whatsoever! Pinky promise :)

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  8. KimJune 4, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Yum! I make this all the time! You can also basically use this with quinoa and do a stir fried rice type of thing.

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  9. CALLIEJune 4, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    I just bought the stuff yesterday for my own little version of stir fry, yesterday!! It really is so delish. I will have to try your version soon!!! (minus the shrooms, of course)

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  10. Megan O.June 4, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    This looks AMAZING and I love stir fry! Thanks for sharing :)

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  11. BrandiJune 4, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Yum-O

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  12. ErinJune 4, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Yum in my damn tum. I think I'd have to add some garlic maybe and take out the shrooms. And the day would be made.

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  13. PamelaJune 4, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    OMG. This looks absolutely DELICIOUS! I've never made stir fry either!!

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  14. Young and FabulousJune 4, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    MMMMMMMMMM MMMM MMMMMM!!

    if i click my heels together enough while making this will Lil O be at my feet looking up at me?!?! :) I can only hope!

    this looks delicious!!! Stir fry is deff yummy and i like that there are SO many options!!

    muah!
    xoxox

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  15. KRISTINJune 4, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    I LOVE stir fry! Definitely one of my favorite meals! I'll have to test out the coconut oil! We've been using steak in ours lately and it's DE-LICIOUS!

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  16. miss andrea leeJune 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Looks so easy and yummy!!! I'll be trying it this week! Thanks for sharing :)

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  17. HeatherJune 4, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    We love stir fry at my parents house! Especially if we're watching carbs, it's very friendly!

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  18. Meredith @ Barbell WardrobeJune 4, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    now this is what i like, easy, fast, healthy. you go steph coco

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  20. Meg O.June 4, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    I do skinny stir fry all the time - perhaps you got it from me? LOL. Love it!!! Great way to get lean protein and veggies!

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  21. RaquelJune 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Yummmm that looks delish!!

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  22. Whitney HJune 4, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    This looks delish!! I'm definitely trying this next week!

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  23. Whitney @ justacountry-girlJune 4, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    pinning right now and adding to our meal plan next week. done and done! i am gonna try with some shrimpies :-) yummmy yummy

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  24. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often June 5, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    I so need to try this! I tend to stay away from stir fry due to all the sodium and MSG but this is a perfect solution to that problem! Must try this recipe!

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  25. UnknownJune 8, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    I made this last night and it was a hit. It was the first time I have cooked with coconut oil. Thanks!

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  26. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I made this tonight and it was amazing! Thank you for always sharing your recipes and encouraging me to eat healthier!! :)

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  27. ErinJune 23, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    YUM! We love stir fry nights at our house too! Have you heard of coconut aminos? You can use it in place of the soy sauce and this dish will be even healthier ;) I found mine in the health food section of our grocery store.

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  28. Annie BAugust 20, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    Your dog looks just like my puppy! What is she/he?

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