Description
Easy Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and delicious one-pan meal with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and easy to customize.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 3 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, carrots)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced or grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and water to make the sauce. Stir in cornstarch if using for a thicker consistency.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until crisp-tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce.
- Toss everything to combine and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for spice.
- Use tofu, shrimp, or beef instead of chicken.
- Any fresh or frozen veggies work well.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Garnish with toasted peanuts or cashews for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
