🍱 High-Protein, Low-Carb Teriyaki Chicken & Veggies

🍱 High-Protein, Low-Carb Teriyaki Chicken & Veggies

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

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🧄 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Low-Carb Teriyaki Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free/less sodium)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute (erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia blend)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup water or chicken broth
• 1 tsp xanthan gum or cornstarch (for thickening — optional)

For the Veggies:

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
• 1 cup zucchini, sliced or spiralized
• ½ cup snap peas (optional)

Toppings (optional):

• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 green onion, chopped

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🍳 Instructions

1. Make the sauce:
   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweetener, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and water/broth.
   (If using xanthan gum or cornstarch, whisk it in now until smooth.)
2. Cook the chicken:
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 6–8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
   Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Cook the veggies:
   In the same skillet, add the broccoli, bell peppers, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
   Add zucchini last and cook another 1–2 minutes (so it doesn’t get mushy).
4. Add sauce & combine:
   Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour in the teriyaki sauce.
   Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and veggies.
5. Serve & garnish:
   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.

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🥢 Serving Ideas

• Serve over cauliflower rice, shredded cabbage, or zucchini noodles for a full low-carb meal.
• For extra protein, add edamame or tofu cubes (if not strictly low-carb).

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💪 Nutrition (per serving)

(approximate, without cauliflower rice)

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 38g
• Carbs: 8g
• Fat: 10g
• Fiber: 2g