Mint Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chicken breast, boneless, skinless: 2 lbs
• Fresh mint leaves: 1 cup
• Onion, white: 1 medium
• Red bell pepper: 1 medium
• Green bell pepper: 1 medium
• Mushrooms, button: 8 oz
• Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
• Hoisin sauce: 1/4 cup
• Honey: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt and pepper: to taste

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: 3/5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Chop the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, salt, and pepper.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
5. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
6. Add the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the mint leaves and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes more, or until wilted.
8. Remove from heat and serve over rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 14g (saturated 4g)
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sodium: 700mg
• Carbohydrates: 30g (fiber 3g, sugar 10g)
• Protein: 35g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and sweet
• Bright and colorful
• Fresh and flavorful
• Healthy and satisfying

User Comments:

• "This stir-fry is absolutely delicious! The mint adds a refreshing twist."
• "I love how easy it is to make, yet it tastes like it's from a fancy restaurant."
• "This dish is perfect for a summer meal, it's light and satisfying."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a spicier dish, add some diced jalapeño peppers or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• If you don't have fresh mint leaves, you can use dried mint, but use half the amount.
• Serve this stir-fry over jasmine rice or soba noodles for a complete meal.