Description
This Chicken Stir Fry features tender chicken, bright vegetables, and a flavorful homemade sauce. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- ¾ lb. broccoli, cut into small florets
- 2 carrots, sliced into thin matchsticks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb. total, cut into small bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tablespoon cooking oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the stir fry sauce by mixing soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sriracha, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl, then set it aside.
- Chop broccoli into small florets, slice the red bell pepper, onion, and carrots, and set aside.
- Cut the chicken breasts into small ½-inch pieces.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and swirl to coat. Cook the chicken until browned on all sides, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil along with the carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry for 1 minute until the broccoli is bright green.
- Add red bell pepper and onion to the skillet and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
- Stir the sauce again, then return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened and vegetables reach desired tenderness.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional), and serve.
Notes
Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables such as snap peas or mushrooms.
Adjust the sriracha to taste if you prefer a milder dish.
Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg