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Best Chicken Stir-Fry

Best Chicken Stir-Fry

A quick, healthy, and flavorful stir-fry recipe with tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Skillet or Wok

Method
 

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Serve: Serve Best Chicken Stir-Fry over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
    Sesame seeds, Chopped green onions