Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables

Cauliflower-Quinoa Pilaf
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 3 zucchini, cut into chunks
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1½ cups chopped red onion
  • 1 (16-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms
  • 6 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with desired amount of pepper. Cook chicken in 2 batches, in 1½ tsp canola oil per batch, in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in skillet; add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms. Sauté 8 minutes or until very tender.
  3. Return chicken to skillet. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture, and cook 3 minutes or until sauce thickens.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (10-oz) pkg frozen riced cauliflower
  • ½ cup quinoa, rinsed
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Bring cauliflower, quinoa, and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and liquid is evaporated. Stir in parsley and butter.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
350
109
459
Fat (g) 16 5 21
Sat. Fat (g) 2 3 5
Protein (g) 32 4 36
Carb (g) 21 14 35
Fiber (g) 3 3 6
Sodium (mg) 650 54 704

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