*Exact recipe not pictured.

This easy, weeknight recipe is a great way to bond with your child while teaching them the importance of nutrition and kitchen safety.

Ingredients

Stir Fry Sauce:

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger

Stir Fry:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrots), chopped
  • Frozen mixed vegetables can be used as a quicker option.
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup snow peas, ends trimmed
  • Stir fry can be an imaginative dish. You can allow your child to pick their favorite vegetables to mix into the stir fry!
• Cooked rice or stir-fry rice noodles for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Stir-Fry Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Set aside.
   • You can have your child measure out the sauce ingredients and stir them together.

2. Prep the Ingredients:

   • If your child is old enough, they can help wash and chop the vegetables with supervision. Ensure they use age-appropriate knives or kitchen scissors for safety.

3. Cook the Chicken:

   • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the sliced chicken and fry until cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

4. Cook the Vegetables:

   • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet.
   • Add the chopped vegetables and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to become tender but are still crisp.

5. Combine and Finish:

   • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
   • Pour the stir-fry sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
   • Add the snow peas and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the snow peas are tender.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the chicken and vegetable stir fry over cooked rice or stir-fry rice noodles.

Along with washing, measuring, and stirring, you can also help your child to help set the the table with plates, utensils, and napkins.

Enjoy your meal!