Easy Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
A vibrant and versatile chicken stir-fry, perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. This dish combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables in a savory, aromatic sauce, inspired by classic Asian flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 head broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots sliced thinly
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional (for sauce)
Instructions
- 1. **Marinate Chicken:** In a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Mix well to coat the chicken and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
- 2. **Prepare Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or brown sugar), 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
- 3. **Cook Chicken:** Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4. **Stir-fry Aromatics & First Vegetables:** Add grated ginger and minced garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli florets and thinly sliced carrots. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- 5. **Add Remaining Vegetables:** Add sliced red bell pepper and snap peas to the skillet. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 6. **Combine & Sauce:** Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over everything. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 7. **Serve:** Serve your Easy Chicken Stir-Fry hot immediately, ideally over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Vary the vegetables with bok choy, mushrooms, asparagus, or bamboo shoots. Add a kick with red pepper flakes or sriracha. Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp. Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.