Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lbboneless
skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbspolive oil
divided
- 2 cbroccoli florets
- ½yellow bell pepper
cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½red bell pepper
cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ cbaby carrots
sliced
- 2 tspginger
- 2garlic cloves
minced
- 1 tbspcorn starch
- 2 tbspcold water
- ¼ clow sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsplow sodium soy sauce
- ¼ choney
- 1 tbspsesame oil
- ½ tspred pepper flakes
Directions
Stir fry sauce
- 1
In a medium size bowl, whisk together corn starch and water. Add remaining ingredients (chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes) and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- 2
Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium high heat.
- 3
Add chicken (in batches if necessary) and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
- 5
Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, just until crisp tender. Add ginger and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Add chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine.
- 7
Whisk stir fry sauce and pour over chicken and vegetables and stir gently to combine.
- 8
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let boil for one minute.
- 9
Serve with rice and/or chow mein if desired.
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About this Recipe
Easy & Delicious 20-Minute Chicken Stir Fry
Craving a healthy, flavorful dinner that comes together in a flash? Look no further than this incredible Chicken Stir Fry recipe! Perfect for for busy weeknights, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste in just about 20 minutes, making it an absolute weeknight hero. Say goodbye to takeout and hello to a vibrant, homemade meal packed with goodness.
What makes this easy chicken stir fry truly special is the combination of tender chicken breast and a rainbow of fresh veggies – crisp broccoli florets, vibrant red and yellow bell peppers, and sweet baby carrots. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and a burst of garden-fresh flavor. It's a fantastic way to load up on essential nutrients while enjoying a truly satisfying meal.
The secret to this stir fry's undeniable appeal lies in its delicious sauce. Crafted with a perfect balance of savory low-sodium soy sauce, sweet honey, aromatic toasted sesame oil, and a subtle kick from crushed red pepper flakes, this honey-soy-sesame sauce perfectly coats every ingredient, creating an irresistible glaze. A hint of fresh ginger and garlic elevates the overall aroma and taste, ensuring a truly unforgettable experience for your taste buds.
Tips & Variations:
- Vary Your Veggies: Feel free to swap in your favorite stir-fry vegetables! Snow peas, snap peas, mushrooms, sliced zucchini, or even baby corn would be fantastic additions to this vegetable stir fry.
- Boost the Heat: If you love a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
- Perfect Pairings: Serve this delightful chicken stir fry over fluffy white or brown rice, wholesome quinoa, or your favorite stir-fry noodles for a complete and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.