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High Protein Teriyaki Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A delicious and healthy dish combining lean ground chicken, quinoa, and vegetables stuffed inside colorful bell peppers, topped with savory teriyaki sauce.

Ingredients

Bell Peppers

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and deseeded

Ground Chicken

  • 1 lb lean ground chicken

Quinoa

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce

Yellow Onion

  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion

Frozen Peas and Carrots

  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots

Olive Oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Minced Garlic

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Ginger Paste

  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste

Green Onions

  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Sesame Seeds

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook onions, garlic, and ginger in olive oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add ground chicken; cook until browned. Mix in quinoa, peas, carrots, and 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce; heat 2 minutes.
  • Stuff peppers with mixture, brush with remaining teriyaki sauce, add water, cover, and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in teriyaki sauce beforehand.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, healthy, Stuffed Peppers