"Heart Healthy" Stir Fry
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 262.0
- Total Fat: 5.1 g
- Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
- Sodium: 157.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 27.7 g
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Introduction
Tired of chicken and vegetables for dinner? This easy recipe mixes it up for a different dinner idea. The sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts provide many nutrients and antioxidants, make it a great meal for keeping your heart healthy. Tired of chicken and vegetables for dinner? This easy recipe mixes it up for a different dinner idea. The sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts provide many nutrients and antioxidants, make it a great meal for keeping your heart healthy.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 cup Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
1 med sweet potato, peeled & cut into 1/2" cubes
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, & cut into 3/4" cubes
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
Directions
SEASON chicken lightly with salt. Heat coconut oil in large nonstick frying pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
Return pan to and add Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, and cranberries. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in apples, garlic, thyme, and cinnamon. Cook 3 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup of the broth, bring to a boil, and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add reserved chicken and 1/2 cup water. Season with the salt and black pepper as needed. Cook until hot, about 2 minutes.
Serving Size: 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JACLYNIMC.
Return pan to and add Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, and cranberries. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in apples, garlic, thyme, and cinnamon. Cook 3 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup of the broth, bring to a boil, and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add reserved chicken and 1/2 cup water. Season with the salt and black pepper as needed. Cook until hot, about 2 minutes.
Serving Size: 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JACLYNIMC.