Craving a dinner that’s on the table in minutes, bursting with flavor, and good for you too? Look no further! Best Chicken Stir-Fry is your answer. Packed with tender chicken and crisp veggies tossed in a savory sauce, it’s the weeknight meal solution you’ve been waiting for. Trust me, as a busy parent myself, this recipe has saved dinner more times than I can count!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a whirlwind of energy and delicious smells, used to make a version of this every Sunday. The aroma of ginger and garlic would fill the entire house, and we’d all gather around, eagerly awaiting our plates. Best Chicken Stir-Fry recipe is my attempt to recreate that comforting feeling, just a little faster for today’s busy lives. It’s a taste of home, wherever you are.
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Set aside.
- Whisk the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Add bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine and Simmer: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve: Serve Best Chicken Stir-Fry over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Best Chicken Stir-Fry
A quick, healthy, and flavorful stir-fry recipe with tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prep the Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.Set aside.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Whisk the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Add bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup sliced carrots, 1/2 cup sliced onion
- Combine and Simmer: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup sliced carrots, 1/2 cup sliced onion, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Serve: Serve Best Chicken Stir-Fry over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!Sesame seeds, Chopped green onions