P.F. Chang's Spicy Chicken (Healthier Family Version)

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
P.F. Chang's Spicy Chicken (Healthier Family Version)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • •• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (instead of regular)
  • •• 2 tbsp honey (instead of brown sugar)
  • •• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • •• 1 tbsp cornstarch (instead of all-purpose flour)
  • •• 2 tbsp olive oil (instead of vegetable oil)
  • •• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • •• 2 green onions, chopped
  • •• 1 cup brown rice (instead of white rice)
  • •• 1-2 tsp sriracha (adjustable for heat)
  • •• 1 cup broccoli florets (added for nutrition)

Instructions

  1. 11. Cook brown rice according to package instructions
  2. 22. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch
  3. 33. Heat olive oil in large pan over medium-high heat
  4. 44. Cook chicken until golden (5-7 minutes)
  5. 55. Add garlic, ginger, and broccoli
  6. 66. Pour sauce mixture over chicken
  7. 77. Simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes)
  8. 88. Serve over brown rice, topped with green onions

Smart Substitutions

• White rice→Brown rice

More fiber and nutrients

💡 35% lower
• Vegetable oil→Olive oil

Better fats, anti-inflammatory

💡 Minimal change
• Brown sugar→Honey

Natural sweetener, less processed

💡 25% lower