Healthy Habits

The holidays are always a rough time of the year on the waistline. I try to cook healthier meals if I know we're going to be stuffing ourselves at a holiday party or family get together. This weekend marks both Brett's AND my Christmas party for work not to mention the stay of a close friend of his, ergo, a weekend of nonstop eating and drinking. I made a quick, easy, and healthy recipe last night in hopes that enough green vegetables will combat the aforementioned onslaught of lipid laden appetizers and booze.

Chicken with Broccoli & Carrots

For the chicken:
2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 packet mojito lime marinade (any citrusy marinade will work)

For the stir fry:
2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
2 carrots, sliced thin
2 tblsp oyster sauce
2 tblsp peanut sauce
3 tblsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp ginger
1 tblsp canola or peanut oil

1. Marinade chicken according to package directions 30 minutes - 1 hour.
2. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a wok or frying pan.
3. Add chicken and carrots and saute for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.
4. Add broccoli and saute for 3-4 minutes more.
5. Whisk all liquid ingredients and ginger in a bowl. Add to veggies and meat and stir to coat and continue to cook until sauce is warmed through.

Serve over brown rice.

Serves 2