Description
This easy chicken stir fry is a quick, flavorful one-skillet meal that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a sweet-savory sauce made with soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights and easily customizable.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1‑inch cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ yellow bell pepper, cut into 1‑inch pieces
- ½ red bell pepper, cut into 1‑inch pieces
- ½ cup baby carrots, sliced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the corn starch and cold water. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Mix and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken cubes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3–5 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add broccoli, yellow and red bell peppers, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just crisp-tender.
- Add minced ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with vegetables.
- Whisk the sauce again and pour over the chicken and veggies. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately, optionally over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for more richness.
- Substitute tofu and vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add extra vegetables like snow peas, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat on stovetop with a splash of water or broth.
- Freeze only if necessary, as vegetable texture may change.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without rice or noodles)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
