High-Protein Stir Fry
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High-Protein Stir Fry

Whip up a vibrant and satisfying stir fry that transforms leftover rotisserie chicken into a mouthwatering meal! Toss in colorful mixed veggies and a splash of soy sauce for a burst of flavor, making it an ideal choice for your weekly meal prep. Packed with protein and ready in minutes, this dish is sure to become a weeknight favorite!

quickhealthy
dairy-freenut-free
dinner

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(2)

  • some red cabbage
  • some regular cabbage

🥩Meat & Seafood(1)

  • 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed

🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)

  • a few eggs, scrambled

🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)

  • some garlic powder
  • a spice blend of your choice (I used a spice blend with ginger)alternative spice blend can be used

🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)

  • some soy sauce
  • some Sriracha

📦Other(1)

  • some frozen mixed vegetables

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Take the meat off the rotisserie chicken and put it in a large pan or wok.

  2. 2

    Add red cabbage and regular cabbage to the pan.

  3. 3

    Scramble a few eggs and set them aside.

  4. 4

    Add soy sauce, garlic powder, Sriracha, and your choice of spice blend to the pan and mix.

  5. 5

    Add back the vegetables and mix them in.

  6. 6

    Add frozen mixed vegetables, mix them in, and let them cook.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Heat your wok to 400-450°F before adding ingredients because high heat creates the 'wok hei' (breath of wok) flavor through rapid Maillard reactions and prevents vegetables from steaming in their own moisture.technique400-450°F
  • Scramble eggs to 160°F internal temperature then immediately remove from heat, as carryover cooking will finish them to perfect doneness without overcooking the proteins.timing160°F
  • Add frozen vegetables in the final 2-3 minutes of cooking because their cellular structure breaks down faster than fresh vegetables, and overcooking releases excess water that dilutes flavors.timing2-3 minutes
  • Cut cabbage into 1-inch strips against the grain to break tough cellulose fibers, reducing cooking time by 30% while maintaining texture.technique1-inch strips
  • Add soy sauce in two stages - half during cooking for penetration and half at the end to preserve its complex umami compounds that break down above 300°F.technique300°F
Cuisine: asian
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