Dietitian Shares Healthy Asian-Style Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry Recipe

Dietitian Hali Maman presents a quick and healthy recipe for an Asian-style chicken thigh and mushroom stir-fry, ideal for the summer break when children's appetites increase. The dish is rich in protein and uses natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey instead of sugar, enhancing the flavor with green onions and mushrooms for a juicy, deep taste. It can be served alone or with white rice for a nutritious meal.

The recipe calls for 600 grams of boneless chicken thighs cut into medium cubes, one large onion sliced, a package of sliced champignon mushrooms, sesame oil, garlic, fresh ginger, green onion, and toasted white sesame seeds for garnish. The low-fat Asian sauce includes low-sodium soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water.

Preparation involves mixing the sauce ingredients, stir-frying onions until golden, adding mushrooms until browned, then cooking the chicken cubes until seared. Garlic and ginger are added for aroma before thickening the sauce with cornstarch mixture and simmering until the chicken is fully cooked. The dish is finished with sesame seeds and green onion and served with white or brown rice, noodles, or quinoa.

This recipe is provided by Hali Maman from the Healthy Lifestyle Support Network and offers a flavorful, diet-friendly alternative to traditional Asian stir-fries, suitable for family meals during the summer holidays.