Description
This Chicken Stir Fry features a delightful mix of crisp veggies and tender chicken, all tossed in a savory sauce. It’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a fantastic choice for a speedy weeknight dinner or healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- â…“ 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
- â…“ 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 together soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sriracha, cornstarch, and water in a bowl. Set this mixture aside.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and slice the carrots, red bell pepper, and onion into uniform sizes. Also slice the green onions and set aside.
- Cut the chicken breasts into small ½-inch pieces.
- Heat a large skillet or wok on medium-high heat. Once hot, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and coat the surface. Add the chicken, cooking until browned all over without overcooking, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of cooking oil, followed by the carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry quickly for about 1 minute until the broccoli turns bright green.
- Introduce the red bell pepper and onion to the skillet, stir-frying for 1-2 minutes more.
- Stir the sauce again before adding the chicken back to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, mixing everything and allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 1-2 minutes until the veggies are just tender.
- Take off the heat, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired, then serve.
Notes
For a spicier stir fry, adjust the sriracha to your taste.
Add other vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms for variety.
Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg