What's for dinner?

Happy Thursday! 

Inspired by yesterday's post, I wanted to start a new little series on this blog, "What's for dinner?" I plan to post every Thursday a healthy meal idea, a twist on menu staple making it healthier, a dessert, or *GASP* an occasional indulgence because, let's remember, it's a lifestyle, not a diet! ;)

So today I have a really simple recipe to share with you all! 

Last night, Mr. had to work late and I was planting flowers up until almost dinner time.  My kids are routine.  They like to stay as close to the norm as possible, especially when it comes to meal times.  So this was the perfect meal to whip up because it is super quick.

Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry
Here's what you'll need:
~1 lb. chicken, diced
~2 cups of mix veggies, diced
        ~I use onions, asparagus, yellow squash, carrots, celery, mushrooms
~1 cup {uncooked} rice or quinoa
~Bragg's liquid aminos
**optional ~ 1-2 eggs

I mean seriously, could that get any easier?? That list is not long! If you are super short on time I will share some time savers with you at the end!

First, heat up a teaspoon of olive oil in a large saute pan.  I use the biggest one I have because I generally do this whole meal in that one pan.  While that heats up, dice up your chicken.  Then add it right into the pan.

As your chicken cooks, bring a pot of water to boil to cook your rice or quinoa. Once it is boiling, add the rice/quinoa and reduce heat. 

As those two things are cooking, dice up all your veggies.  I like my veggies pretty small.  But you can do whatever size you want!

Once you see your chicken is cooked through, this is when I up the protein and crack two eggs in.  Scramble them around.  

After your protein is cooked (we don't salmonella) add in your veggies.  Yes, all in the same pan. 

When your rice/quinoa is completely cooked, dump it into your mix and stir.  Make sure everything is well combined and heated through.  Here is where you have two options: you can go ahead and season your dish with the Bragg's Liquid Aminos, or you can let everyone season their own.  This seasoning is super healthy and natural and is a great replacement when you want that soy sauce flavor.  I usually do about 3-4 shakes on the large dish. It is your call, folks!

Then dish it up in a bowl or on plate! 

See? So stinkin' simple! Now- time savers! This whole meal takes about 30 minutes total, including the time to chop! But what if you are rushing the door and don't have 30 minutes? No worries! Here are some ideas!

~Pre-dice your chicken the night before, or in the morning before work, put it in a tupperware in the fridge.  Huge time saver.

~You could take it one step further and use some rotisserie chicken if you really don't want to wait on that chicken to cook through!

~Frozen veggies! Yes, I said it! You can find all different kinds of frozen veggie blends in your grocer's freezer section.  Set them out to thaw a bit while everything else is cooking and then dump that bag in.  Saves tons of time on all the dicing and doesn't take away any of the nutritional value. 

~Last tip- boil in the bag rice, or quick cooking rice.  Choose a brown rice versus a white.

This meal can be put together quicker than the pizza delivery guy showing up to your door! Enjoy!