Easy Triple Delight Chinese Recipe (Healthy & Flavor-Packed)



If you love classic Chinese takeout but want something lighter and homemade, Easy Triple Delight is the perfect solution. This popular stir-fry combines three proteins—usually chicken, shrimp, and beef—with crisp vegetables in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. It’s quick, colorful, and easy to adapt for a healthier lifestyle.


Why You’ll Love This Healthy Triple Delight

  • High in protein for lasting energy

  • Packed with vegetables for fiber and vitamins

  • Lower in oil and sodium than restaurant versions

  • Ready in under 30 minutes


Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

Proteins

  • 150 g boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced

  • 150 g shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 150 g lean beef (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced

Vegetables

  • 1 cup broccoli florets

  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced

  • ½ cup snow peas or green beans

  • 1 small carrot, julienned

Healthy Sauce

  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, use low-sodium)

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for light thickening)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • ¼ cup water or low-sodium chicken broth

For Cooking

  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil


How to Make Easy Triple Delight

  1. Prep the Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and water. Set aside.

  2. Cook the Proteins
    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

    • Sear beef for 1–2 minutes until just browned; remove.

    • Add chicken, cook until opaque; remove.

    • Add shrimp, cook until pink; remove.

  3. Stir-Fry the Veggies
    Add remaining oil. Toss in broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.

  4. Combine & Finish
    Return all proteins to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss well. Cook 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.

  5. Serve Hot
    Enjoy as is, or pair with steamed brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.


Healthy Tips & Variations

  • Cut sodium further: Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

  • Extra veggies: Add mushrooms, bok choy, or zucchini.

  • Spicy kick: Stir in chili flakes or a dash of chili oil.

  • One-protein swap: Use tofu or tempeh to make it pescatarian or plant-forward.


Nutrition Snapshot (Approx. per serving)

  • High protein

  • Moderate healthy fats

  • Low added sugar

  • Rich in vitamins A, C, and iron


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