Description
A quick and flavorful chicken and vegetables stir-fry made with tender chicken pieces and crisp colorful vegetables tossed in a savory sauce. This easy weeknight meal comes together quickly and pairs well with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir-fry the onion, garlic, and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss with the vegetables.
- Pour in the water or chicken broth, sesame oil, and remaining soy sauce. Stir well and cook for another 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through and lightly coated in sauce.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve the stir-fry over steamed rice, brown rice, or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can substitute vegetables with snow peas, zucchini, mushrooms, or snap peas.
- Cut all vegetables to similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat quickly in a skillet over medium heat to keep vegetables from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
