The flat belly dinner : Sticky hoisin chicken that helps reduce belly fat and improve gut health

The flat belly dinner : Sticky hoisin chicken that helps reduce belly fat and improve gut health

Struggling with stubborn tummy fat, bloating, or that uncomfortable “always full” feeling?

You’re not alone. As women move into their mid-30s and beyond, hormonal shifts, slower metabolism, and gut health changes can all contribute to increased abdominal fat storage.

The truth is, reducing belly fat isn’t about starving yourself — it’s about eating the right foods that stabilise blood sugar, support your gut microbiome, and keep your metabolism active.

This Sticky Hoisin Chicken stir fry from the Zing Wellbeing app is one of the most powerful fat-loss-supportive meals you can eat. It’s high in protein, rich in fibre, supports gut health, and helps reduce the hormonal drivers behind tummy fat storage — while tasting absolutely delicious.

At just 430 calories with 30g of protein, this recipe is designed to support fat loss, reduce bloating, and improve digestive health.

Why This Recipe Helps Reduce Belly Fat

1. High Protein to Switch On Fat Burning

Protein is the most important nutrient for reducing abdominal fat.

This recipe contains 30g of lean protein per serve, which helps:

• Increase metabolism and calorie burn
• Reduce hunger hormones
• Prevent fat storage around the abdomen
• Preserve lean muscle (critical for women over 35)

Higher protein intake is directly linked to lower visceral fat (dangerous belly fat around organs).

2. Fibre That Targets Tummy Fat and Improves Gut Health

This recipe delivers 6g of fibre per serve, which plays a crucial role in belly fat reduction.

Fibre helps:

• Reduce bloating
• Improve digestion
• Feed beneficial gut bacteria
• Improve insulin sensitivity
• Reduce fat storage around the stomach

A healthy gut microbiome is strongly associated with a flatter stomach and reduced inflammation.

3. Stabilises Blood Sugar to Prevent Fat Storage

Blood sugar spikes trigger insulin — the hormone responsible for fat storage, especially around the stomach.

This meal combines:

• Lean protein
• Fibre-rich vegetables
• Low-GI carbohydrates

This helps keep blood sugar stable and prevents fat storage.

Stable blood sugar = less belly fat accumulation.

4. Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients That Reduce Bloating

Chronic inflammation contributes to belly fat and bloating.

Key anti-inflammatory ingredients in this recipe include:

• Garlic
• Bok choy
• Onion
• Capsicum

These ingredients help reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and support fat metabolism.

Sticky Hoisin Chicken Recipe

Serves: 2

Ingredients

Chicken:

• 200g chicken breast, sliced
• 1 tbsp corn flour
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Black pepper to taste

Stir fry vegetables:

• 1 red capsicum, sliced
• 2 bok choy
• ½ onion, sliced
• 2 spring onions, white and green parts separated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 100g dry soba noodles

Stir fry sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp natvia
• ¼ tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Cook soba noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Place sliced chicken in a bowl. Add corn flour, soy sauce, and pepper. Mix and let sit for 15 minutes.

  3. Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

  4. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.

  5. In the same pan, cook capsicum, onion, garlic, and spring onion whites for 1–2 minutes.

  6. Add bok choy and cook for 2–3 minutes until tender.

  7. Add noodles, chicken, and sauce. Toss well to combine.

  8. Sprinkle with spring onion greens and serve.

Nutrition Per Serve

Calories: 430
Protein: 30g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fat: 12g
Fibre: 6g

Why These Ingredients Specifically Help Reduce Belly Fat

Chicken breast
Supports metabolism, increases fat burning, and reduces hunger hormones.

Garlic and onion
Contain prebiotic fibres that improve gut bacteria and reduce bloating.

Bok choy
Low calorie, high fibre vegetable that promotes fullness and supports digestion.

Capsicum
Rich in antioxidants that reduce inflammation linked to belly fat storage.

Soba noodles
Provide slow-release energy without spiking blood sugar excessively.

Why Women Over 35 Particularly Benefit From This Recipe

As oestrogen levels change, women become more prone to abdominal fat storage.

This recipe helps counteract this by:

• Increasing metabolism
• Improving gut health
• Supporting hormone balance
• Reducing inflammation
• Improving fullness and satiety

This is exactly how fat loss should work — by supporting your body, not starving it.

The Truth About Losing Tummy Fat

You cannot spot-reduce fat — but you can reduce the hormonal and metabolic causes of belly fat.

Meals like this work because they:

• Increase protein
• Improve gut health
• Reduce inflammation
• Stabilise blood sugar
• Support metabolism

This is the foundation of sustainable fat loss.

Want More Flat Belly Recipes Like This?

Inside the Zing Wellbeing app, you get full meal plans and over 1500 recipes specifically designed to:

• Reduce belly fat
• Improve gut health
• Reduce bloating
• Increase energy
• Support women’s hormone health

Join thousands of women transforming their health with the Zing Wellbeing app

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