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Chicken Stir Fry


  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

🥢 Create a quick and healthy weeknight dinner packed with tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory homemade sauce
🍽️ Enjoy a restaurant-quality stir fry that’s ready in 20 minutes and easily customizable with your favorite vegetables


Ingredients

Scale

1 pound (about 450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast [cut into one-inch cubes and seasoned with salt and pepper]

2 cups broccoli florets

Half a yellow bell pepper [cut into pieces]

Half a red bell pepper [cut into pieces]

Half a cup baby carrots [sliced]

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth

3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes [optional, for a bit of heat]

1 tablespoon olive oil [for cooking the chicken]

1 tablespoon olive oil [for cooking the vegetables]

2 teaspoons minced ginger

2 cloves minced garlic


Instructions

1-Getting started with this chicken stir fry is as simple as pulling out your skillet or wok. First, get all your ingredients prepped since this dish cooks quickly in about 20 minutes. You’ll begin by making the savory sauce, which is the heart of this fresh vegetables-packed meal.

2-To prepare the sauce, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a bowl, then mix in 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth, 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if you like a little spice. This step ensures the sauce clings beautifully to the chicken and veggies, giving that signature chicken stir fry flavor everyone loves.

3-Now, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in your skillet over medium-high heat and cook the 1-pound cubed chicken breast in batches until it’s fully done, then set it aside. Lower the heat to medium, add another tablespoon of olive oil, and toss in the 2 cups broccoli florets, half a yellow bell pepper and half a red bell pepper cut into pieces, and half a cup sliced baby carrots. Stir-fry until they’re crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes, then add 2 teaspoons minced ginger and 2 cloves minced garlic, cooking for another minute to release their aroma.

4-Return the chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and stir gently until everything combines. Bring it to a boil and cook for one more minute to thicken. Serve it up hot with rice or chow mein for a complete meal. For more ideas on pairing, check out our chicken pot pie pasta, which pairs well with stir-fried sides.

Notes

🥬 Use fresh vegetables rather than frozen for the best texture and flavor in your stir fry
🍗 Consider using chicken thighs instead of breast for more flavor and juiciness
🌶️ Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level to your preference

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 343
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium: 570mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 72mg

Keywords: Chicken Stir Fry, Fresh Vegetables, Savory Sauce, Asian Recipe