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Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry

Easy Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe


  • Author: Skyar
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Description

This Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s easy to customize with your favorite ingredients and pairs well with rice or noodles for a satisfying meal. πŸ›πŸ₯’


Ingredients

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For the Stir Fry:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 carrot (julienned)
  • 1 zucchini (sliced)
  • Β½ cup snap peas
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1-inch ginger (grated)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • Β½ teaspoon salt
  • ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper

For the Stir Fry Sauce:

  • ΒΌ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
  • Β½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 3: SautΓ© the Vegetables

In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the harder vegetables first (carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli). Stir fry for 3–4 minutes.

Add the zucchini, snap peas, and green onions, and cook for another 2–3 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Sauce & Chicken

Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables.

Pour the prepared stir fry sauce over the mixture.

Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy

Remove from heat and garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds.

Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or enjoy on its own.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Americans

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Protein: 28g

Keywords: Easy Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe