Easy Stir Fry Recipe

This chicken stir fry recipe is a family-friendly meal with loads of veggies and a fantastic savory and sweet homemade sauce! Its ready in just 35 minutes for a hassle free weeknight dinner.

You can quickly make this wonderfully flavorful chicken and vegetable stir fry in your own kitchen instead of doing takeout! Its really comforting yet a healthier option and simple to cook. Juicy chicken and tender-crisp veggies are smothered in an addictive honey, ginger, and garlic sauce.

Lets talk about that sauce! If youre feeding hungry kids, this is the best chicken stir fry for them since the homemade stir fry sauce is perfectly balanced, and its just sweet enough but not too sweet for the adults. This sauce is seriously good! I cant talk it up enough. You wont ever be tempted to use the store-bought kind again.

This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

Prep all ingredients and chop the veggies. Start cooking the rice or noodles if using. Whisk the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Cut the chicken, sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder, and coat in cornstarch.

Cook the chicken in a skillet in olive oil in two batches over medium-high heat until golden. Transfer to a plate. Fry the onions, adding more oil if necessary.

Add in your veggies and cook for a few minutes until still crisp but tender. Return the chicken to the skillet, and pour in sauce. Let it bubble until thickened, and serve!

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Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

This easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and the most delicious sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil! This healthy recipe takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with it’s amazing flavor!

Prep: 8min

Total: 18min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 1/2 cup baby carrots (sliced )
• 2 tsp minced ginger
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instruction:

1. Serve with rice and/or chow mein if desired.

Easy Chicken Stir Fry

This chicken stir fry recipe is a family-friendly meal with loads of veggies and a fantastic savory and sweet homemade sauce! It’s ready in just 35 minutes for a hassle free weeknight dinner.

Prep: 15min

Total: 35min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 771 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, Trans Fat 1 g, unSaturated Fat 11 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1″ pieces)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Pepper (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1/2 medium onion (chopped into fairly small pieces)
• 2 cups broccoli florets (cut into fairly small pieces)
• 1/2 bell pepper (I used orange) (cut into fairly small pieces or strips)
• 1/2 cup matchstick cut carrots
• 1 cup uncooked rice (for serving (optional))
• Chopped scallions for serving (optional, to taste)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instruction:

1. I recommend prepping your ingredients before you start cooking – once the recipe is started, it goes quite fast. Be sure to cut the veggies into pieces that are bite-size (make sure that the broccoli is cut quite small) so they cook at a similar rate. If serving with rice, I recommend getting it going prior to starting the recipe. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Add the sauce ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk together.
3. Cut the chicken into 1″ pieces and add to a bowl. Sprinkle with the garlic powder and some pepper. Stir to combine. Add the cornstarch and stir/toss until the chicken is coated.
4. In a skillet (use a fairly large/deep one if possible), over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes.
5. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet (shake off the excess cornstarch prior to adding it to the pan). Don’t crowd the pan – I recommend doing 2 batches for best browning. Cook for 4 minutes and then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes or so (I flip using tongs to make it easy). Chicken should be golden and cooked through (165F). For the second batch, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Transfer each batch of the chicken to a plate once it’s done.
6. If the pan looks dry, add a small splash of olive oil (a teaspoon or so), and then add the onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring a few times.
7. Add in the broccoli, peppers, and carrots, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Veggies will be tender-crisp. Cook for a bit longer if you want them softer.
8. Add the chicken back to the pan and stir in the sauce (whisk it again quickly prior to pouring it in). Let it bubble until thickened (about a minute), stirring constantly so everything gets coated. Take the pan off the heat. Serve immediately over rice or noodles with scallions sprinkled over top if desired.

5-Minute Stir Fry Sauce (so easy!)

Making stir fry at home has never been easier with this 5-minute stir fry sauce recipe made from scratch. Whisk together the simple ingredients – or shake them up in a jar – and add it to your favorite stir fry ingredients. Your flavorful dinner will be ready in no time!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 tablespoons, calories 16 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 497 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g

Ingredients:

• ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
• ½ cup low-sodium vegetable stock (or water)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ Tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 – 2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 Tablespoon sugar or honey* (up to 2 tablespoons for a more sweet than sour sauce)
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instruction:

1. In a bowl or mason jar with a lid, combine all of the ingredients and whisk or shake well until combined.
2. Use immediately in a stir fry recipe, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Recipe yields approximately 1 1/4 cup of sauce.

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FAQ

What should I put in my stir-fry?

How do you stir-fry for beginners?

1. Prepare all the ingredients before turning on the heat. …
2. Slice meat and vegetables for maximum surface area. …
3. Use a wok or cast-iron pan. …
4. The aromatics should be cooked low and slow. …
5. But the stir fry needs to be cooked fast and hot. …
6. Add ingredients according to cook time. …
7. Stir your ingredients often.

What are the 3 rules of stir-frying?