Description
A quick and easy chicken stir fry recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup snap peas
- 1/4 cup sliced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup stir-fry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Add broccoli, red bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Pour in stir-fry sauce and toss to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until sauce has thickened and is heated through.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms, onions, or zucchini.
- For a spicier stir fry, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg