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Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dinner made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a homemade stir fry sauce.
Ready in just 30 minutes.
Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided

Vegetables

  • 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 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Homemade Stir Fry Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
  • Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk until fully combined and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes, working in batches if needed, until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add the broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in the ginger and garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix everything together.
  • Whisk the sauce once more and pour it over the chicken and vegetables. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Bring the Chicken Stir Fry to a gentle boil and cook for about one minute until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve immediately over steamed rice or chow mein noodles.

Notes

  • Serve over steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, or chow mein noodles.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra tenderness.
  • Add cashews or roasted peanuts for extra crunch.
  • This healthy chicken stir fry also works well with frozen stir fry vegetables.