If you’re looking for an easy recipe for a low carb chicken stir fry that can be used as a family-friendly dinner or use leftovers for quick lunches, then this Lemon Ginger Chicken Stir Fry is perfect for you!
This chicken stir fry comes directly from my cycle 1 meal plan, Operation: 17 Day Slim Down.
It’s easy to make, a quick recipe to whip up and full of flavor for your low carb lifestyle!
Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients
This chicken stir fry recipe was created as an easy lunch recipe from a previous 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 Challenge.
I purposely made it using simple ingredients that pack a ton of flavor into a nutrient-rich dish.
Here are the key ingredients you’ll need for this Lemon Ginger Chicken Stir Fry:
- chicken breasts
- onion
- carrots
- bell pepper (any color)
- broccoli
Stir Fry Sauce Recipe
This stir fry has a basic stir fry sauce recipe that is very low carb and low sodium. Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need:
- ginger (fresh or powdered)
- garlic
- lemon
- light sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
Alternate Stir Fry Ingredients
If you’re not a fan of certain ingredients, you can easily substitute for something you like. Here are a few ideas:
Stir Fry Protein
- chicken thighs
- ground pork
- beef (sliced sirloin or ground)
- tofu
Stir Fry Veggies
- snap peas
- zucchini
- green beans
- egg plant
- water chestnuts
- cabbage
17 Day Diet Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
If you’re eating low carb on the 17 Day Diet, then this Lemon Ginger Chicken Stir Fry recipe is for you!
It’s perfect to eat for all cycles and no changes are needed for cycle 1.
If you’re on cycle 2 or 3, you may add basmati or brown rice and have this as your starch for lunch.
If you’re not sure which foods are allowed when, make sure you check out my 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 Food List for all the info!
You can also check out my book on Amazon called Fast Track Your Weight Loss With the 17 Day Diet which has all the food lists (and a 7 day meal plan, too!).
Can I Have Chicken Stir Fry on the Kickstart Diet?
Yes, you can definitely have this low carb chicken stir fry while on the 17 Day Kickstart Diet. You can have this dish starting on the 3-Day Scrub Phase.
Consider adding brown rice to this stir fry if you’re on the 10-Day Stabilize Phase if you want the extra carbs.
If you’re not sure which foods are allowed during each phase, make sure you take a look at my 17 Day Kickstart Diet Food List.
Keto Stir Fry
If you’re on the Keto Diet, this dish can be eaten as is.
Depending on your macros, you may want to use a fattier piece of chicken such as thighs.
Definitely skip the rice and possibly limit the onions depending on your own personal macros.
If you’re new to Keto or need a refresher on Keto low carb foods, make sure you check out my Keto Diet Food List.
More Low Carb Stir Fry Recipes
If you’re looking for more quick healthy lunch or dinner recipes, give these stir fry and power bowl recipes a try:
- Egg Roll in a Bowl a la Judy
- Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Chicken Cabbage & Broccoli Stir Fry
- Beef Steak Stir Fry with Peppers
- Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Ground Turkey and Broccoli Bowls
- Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
- Bang Bang Salmon and Broccoli Bowls
Asian Inspired Low Carb Recipes
Here are a few more Asian-inspired healthy family dinners, so make sure you check these out:
- Ground Turkey Asian Lettuce Wraps
- Cool Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Bang Bang Chicken Kebabs
- Faux Fried Rice (Cauliflower)
- Grilled Lemon Sriracha Shrimp
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
A low carb chicken stir fry that's perfect for family dinners or use leftovers for lunches.
Ingredients
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 small broccoli crown, cut into small florets
- 1-2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested + 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup light sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Salt and Pepper to taste (if needed)
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season with a little salt and pepper and saute until chicken is cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Drizzle more olive oil into the same skillet on medium high heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, bell pepper and broccoli florets to the skillet and saute until the vegetables become crisp tender, about 8 minutes or so.
- While the vegetables are cooking, add the ginger, garlic, lemon zest and juice and the soy sauce to a small bowl and mix well.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and pour the sauce over the top.
- Reduce the heat to medium and saute the mixture until well combined and the chicken is warmed through.
- Season with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Notes
Approved for:
17 Day Diet - all cycles
17 Day Kickstart Diet - all phases
Keto Diet
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