Easy Chicken Stir Fry with Colorful Vegetables Recipe
A quick and easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe featuring tender chicken breasts and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory homemade sauce. This flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and serves over hot cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon finely minced ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Stir Fry Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into ¾” pieces
- 1 cup carrot matchsticks or thinly sliced carrots
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Hot cooked rice, for serving as desired
Instructions
- Prepare Stir Fry Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, rice or white vinegar, optional oyster sauce, corn starch, finely minced garlic, and ginger. Set this savory sauce aside while you cook the other ingredients.
- Cook Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, red bell pepper pieces, and carrot matchsticks, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Stir fry the vegetables, cooking and stirring occasionally, until they are crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set them aside.
- Cook Chicken: If needed, add a little more oil to the skillet. Then add the thinly sliced chicken breasts. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the chicken is no longer pink and begins to brown slightly.
- Combine and Simmer: Reduce heat to medium and return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the chicken. Pour the prepared stir fry sauce over the mixture. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes more until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Serve the chicken stir fry hot over freshly cooked rice or your preferred side. Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetables based on preference or availability, such as broccoli or snap peas.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free or omit.
- If you like a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
- To save time, prepare vegetables and chicken slices in advance.
- Ensure to stir the sauce continuously after adding to avoid lumps from the corn starch.
Keywords: Chicken Stir Fry, Easy Stir Fry, Quick Dinner, Asian Chicken Recipe, Healthy Stir Fry
