This stir-fry chicken recipe offers a healthy way of making this popular dish using a blend of quinoa and rice. With just one bite, you’ll enjoy a balanced mix of protein and healthier carbohydrates. This easy-to-make dish lets you explore different flavors with ease.

Stir Fry Sauce

Ingredients

•   ½- 1 tsp garlic, grated
•  ¼ ginger, grated
•  1 green onion, white part, cut into julienne
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos sauce or to taste
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp rice wine
• 1/4 tsp monk sugar or to taste
• 1 1/2 tsp tapioca or cornstarch (dissolve with 1 1/2 tsp water)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 green onion, white part

Preparation 

1. Add 1 teaspoon of oil, garlic, ginger, and onions in a medium-sized pre-heated pot, and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add the tapioca dissolved in 1 tsp of water; add sesame oil, vinegar,  monk sugar, aminos coconut, and chicken broth, and cook until the sauce thickens. Set aside.

Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into thin julienne
• 1 zucchini cut on a thin diagonal
• 8 asparagus, cut on diagonal
• 1 carrot, cut diagonally (thin slices medium size julienne)
• 1 medium bell pepper, cut into medium size julienne
• 5-6 cloves garlic, grated
•  1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 1 hot red pepper, cut into thin julienne (optional)
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• sal and pepper to taste
• 1 green onion for garnish

Preparation

1. Cut the vegetables to an even size.

2. Blanch carrots for 1 minute. Put them aside.

3. Cut chicken into thin pieces and season with salt and pepper; add them to a pre-heated fry wok or fry pan and cook until light golden brown. Set aside.

4. Add the remaining oil to the wok and heat up to medium heat; add zucchini, asparagus, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, hot pepper, salt, and pepper, and cook for a few minutes until they tender-crisp.

5. Incorporate the carrots, stir-fried sauce, and chicken;  cook for a few minutes until everything is incorporated. Adjust the seasoning.

6. Garnish with green onions and serve with a blend of quinoa and rice.

Blend of Quinoa and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• ½ cup white rice (both pre-washed)
• 3/4 tsp grated garlic
• 1½ cups chicken broth or water
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

Preparation

1. Toast the quinoa in a dry pan to remove excess moisture.

2. In a medium pot, combine the toasted quinoa and pre-washed rice.

3. Add the grated garlic, chicken broth or water, and salt.

4. Cook the mixture on medium heat until both the quinoa and rice are fully cooked and fluffy.

How This Recipe Benefits Your Thyroid

1. Garlic and Green Onion (White Part, Julienne)

Garlic and green onions provide sulfur compounds and antioxidants, which support detoxification and reduce inflammation, directly benefiting thyroid function.

2. Ginger

Ginger’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help improve circulation and reduce oxidative stress, supporting thyroid hormone production and regulation.

3. Coconut Aminos Sauce and Rice Wine

Coconut aminos offer a soy-free alternative packed with amino acids, while rice wine provides trace minerals that may enhance metabolism and support thyroid health.

4. Sesame Oil and Avocado Oil

These oils are rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, reducing inflammation and enhancing the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins essential for thyroid health.

5. Monk Sugar

A natural sweetener that helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, crucial for optimal thyroid function.

6. Tapioca or Cornstarch (Dissolved in Water)

A gluten-free thickener that avoids inflammation and supports healthy digestion, which is essential for thyroid health.

7. Chicken Broth

Packed with collagen and amino acids, chicken broth supports gut health, which is closely linked to thyroid health and overall hormone balance.

8. Chicken Breast

A lean protein rich in selenium, a mineral essential for thyroid hormone production and immune system support.

9. Zucchini, Asparagus, and Carrot

These vegetables are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like iodine, magnesium, and beta-carotene, all of which support thyroid function and reduce oxidative stress.

10. Bell Pepper

High in vitamin C and antioxidants, it boosts immune health and combats oxidative stress on the thyroid.

11. Hot Red Pepper (Optional)

Capsaicin in red peppers may help boost metabolism and thyroid activity.

12. Salt and Pepper

Supports proper sodium balance, vital for thyroid hormone production and metabolism.

13. Green Onion

Adds additional antioxidants and sulfur compounds to support detoxification and thyroid health.

 

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Notes and information

Note: I use organic ingredients as much as possible. This way, I can get beneficial nutrients and avoid harmful pesticides, hormones, and chemicals that affect our thyroid and health in general.