Description
Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant, quick, and delicious dish that brings together tender chicken and colorful vegetables for a satisfying meal. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this aromatic stir fry, making it perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. The combination of fresh ingredients and bold flavors will elevate your dining experience while allowing you to customize with your favorite veggies. Get ready to impress with this delightful culinary adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping all vegetables into uniform pieces. Dice chicken into bite-sized cubes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or brown sugar), and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss in bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the veggies brighten.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; stir well to coat everything evenly and allow it to bubble for about 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg