Description
A quick and easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe featuring tender chicken strips and crisp vegetables tossed in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let it marinate while you prepare the vegetables and sauce to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside; this mixture will thicken and coat the stir fry perfectly.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Add broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 30 seconds to release their aromas.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
- Serve: Serve the chicken stir fry hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- You can swap in other veggies like carrots, zucchini, or baby corn to customize the stir fry.
- For a spicier version, add chili flakes or a splash of sriracha to the sauce.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Be sure not to overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking and proper searing.
- Allow the sauce to thicken fully before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
