Description
Chicken stir fry with vegetables is a quick and vibrant dish that transforms any weeknight dinner into a culinary delight. Featuring tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, crisp broccoli, and sweet carrots, this recipe bursts with flavor and is sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, it combines ease of preparation with a stunning presentation. Get ready to savor the rich aromas and delightful taste that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced thinly
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables and chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tsp cornstarch for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tsp sesame oil until shimmering. Sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic first, then toss in the bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry until veggies are tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in an additional splash of soy sauce while stirring to combine flavors for about 2 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg