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Colorful classic chicken stir fry with vegetables and soy sauce on a plate.

Classic Chicken Stir Fry

This quick and comforting Classic Chicken Stir Fry, filled with seasonal flavors, is perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 green onions, sliced

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

To Serve

  • Sesame seeds and lemon or lime wedges

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prep everything first: slice the chicken and vegetables so cooking goes quickly.
  • Marinate chicken: Toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and a pinch of pepper for 10 minutes while you prep veggies.

Cooking

  • Heat the pan: Warm a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add oil and swirl to coat.
  • Cook chicken: Add the chicken in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes without moving, then stir-fry until just cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  • Stir-fry vegetables: Add a splash more oil if needed. Stir-fry onion, carrots, and bell pepper for 2 minutes, then add peas, garlic, and ginger and cook another minute. Vegetables should be bright and slightly crisp.
  • Combine and sauce: Return chicken to the pan. Stir together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and rice vinegar; pour over the chicken and veggies. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  • Thicken: Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens to a glossy coating. Finish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

High heat is your friend for quick cooking. Cut evenly to ensure everything cooks properly. Avoid overcrowding to prevent steaming. Taste as you go to adjust flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Keyword chicken stir fry, comfort food, quick dinner, Savory, Seasonal Recipe
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