How to Make Faux-Chicken Stir-Fry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stir-fries are a popular choice for busy weeknights, offering a quick and easy way to pack in plenty of flavor and nutrients. If you're looking for a meatless alternative to traditional chicken stir-fry, then look no further than this delicious Faux-Chicken Stir-Fry recipe. Made with plant-based chicken alternatives and an assortment of colorful veggies, this dish is not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into thin slices
  • 1 cup button mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • ⅔ pound vegetarian chicken substitute, diced
  • 1 cup hot cooked rice
  • ½ cup dry roasted cashews

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, cornstarch, and red pepper in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a wok or extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and meatless fillets; cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Push mixture to edges of wok or skillet. Stir sauce and pour into center of wok. Cook until slightly thickened, then stir to coat vegetables and fillets; heat through. Serve over hot rice and sprinkle with cashews.
  • Nutrition

    484 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 1751mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 84mg
    • Calcium: 94mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 660mg