Recipe For Chicken Stir Fry

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! Makes sure to try my Easy Cashew Chicken and 20 Minute Sesame Chicken with Broccoli too!

If you are looking for quick and easy weeknight dinners, and I mean, who isn’t? Stir fry dinners are the way to go. You get your protein, your veggies, your everrrything in one skillet and less than 2o minutes later, the fam is at the table eating a healthy dinner. Can you say winning?

This chicken stir fry is about as easy as it gets. It starts with some cubed chicken breast, although chicken thighs also work well. I like to start with the chicken when I’m making a stir fry because as they brown, they create a layer of flavor in the skillet. When the veggies get added, the pick up some of that flavor and then develop their own. It’s these layers that give so much depth to this easy recipe. And then it’s time for the sauce…

I feel like the sauce can be often overlooked when making stir fry. It’s really what gives the dish so much flavor and pulls the entire meal together. The sauce I used for this stir fry is what makes it the best chicken stir fry recipe.

Each ingredient plays a crucial role in the stir fry sauce so you really don’t want to leave anything out.

The fresh veggies and simple, delicious sauce are what really sets this stir fry apart from others. While it can be tempting to just use a bag of frozen stir fry mix, if you can, fresh is best.

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 easy chicken stir fry recipe is served with a thick and flavorful sauce for a delicious meal that takes less than 30 minutes to make! Serve it all on it’s own or with noodles or rice.

Prep: 15min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1043 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• ½ cup onion (sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 Tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into cubes)
• White Pepper/Salt (to taste)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 sticks celery (diced)
• ½ red bell pepper
• ½ green bell pepper
• ¾ cup baby carrots (quartered)
• 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch + 2 Tablespoons water
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 3 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Sweet and Sour Sauce (I use La Choy brand)
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
• 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional Garnishes
• Cashews (peanuts, green onions, sesame seeds, crunchy chow mein noodles)

Instruction:

1. Whisk the corn starch and water in a medium bowl until well-combined. Add remaining sauce ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.
2. Heat the peanut oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken and increase to medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes, until the chicken is about halfway cooked.
4. Add the broccoli and cook for another 2-3 minutes. By now the chicken should be almost done.
5. Add remaining vegetables and cook for 2 more minutes, then add the sauce.
6. Let the sauce come to a bubble and thicken. Toss to coat the vegetables.
7. Remove from heat once thick. Top with optional garnishes and serve.

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FAQ

What is the secret to a good stir fry?

• Proteins – chicken, beef, pork, seafood, tofu, tempeh, seitan.
• Aromatics – garlic, green onions, shallots, ginger.
• Vegetables – pretty much anything goes for this category.

What are the seven common ingredients in a stir fry?

What are the ingredients of a good stir fry?

1. Nuts and seeds. Peanuts might already be regular stir-fry toppers, but it’s time to expand your nutty horizons. …
2. Fresh ginger. Ginger will add some serious zing to your stir-fry. …
3. Put an egg on it. …
4. Marinate your protein. …
5. Skip the rice. …
6. Vinegar. …
7. Seaweed. …
8. Fresh herbs.