Description
Indulge in this vibrant Chicken Stir Fry, a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors that brings nutrition and color to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with healthy vegetables. In just 40 minutes, you can create a meal that impresses family and friends alike without breaking a sweat. With its versatile flavor profile and fresh ingredients, this Chicken Stir Fry will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey or light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- ½ red pepper, sliced thinly
- ½ yellow pepper, sliced thinly
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bag (6 oz) snow peas
- 1 large (1 cup) carrot, sliced thinly on diagonal
- 1 package (8 oz) baby bella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ – 1 cup chicken broth (to adjust consistency)
- rice, brown or white
- sesame seeds
- green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, ginger, and sesame oil; mix until combined.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate while prepping vegetables.
- Slice peppers, cut broccoli into florets, clean and slice mushrooms, and diagonally slice carrots.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink; transfer to a bowl.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and stir-fry the veggies for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Add mushrooms and snow peas; cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet with any remaining marinade; add broth to adjust consistency as desired and heat everything through for another 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg