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Delicious easy chicken stir fry with colorful vegetables

Easy Chicken Stir Fry

A quick and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant seasonal vegetables, and a slightly sweet-savory sauce, all cooked in one pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil For cooking
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups mixed seasonal vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli florets, carrots, snap peas) Choose a mix of firmer and softer vegetables
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Adjust for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry) For thickening the sauce
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper For seasoning

Optional Garnish

  • as needed sliced green onions For garnish
  • as needed sesame seeds For garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Slice chicken and vegetables so they’re ready to go. Stir-frying moves quickly, so organization is the secret to success.

Make the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and the cornstarch slurry. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken

  • Warm 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add chicken slices in a single layer, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until golden and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Stir-fry the Vegetables

  • Add the remaining oil, then add onions, carrots, and firmer vegetables first. Stir for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add softer vegetables like bell peppers and snap peas. Add garlic and ginger in the last minute to avoid burning.

Combine and Serve

  • Return the chicken to the skillet, pour the sauce over everything, and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or a bed of greens.

Notes

For lighter options, swap rice for cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles. Adjust sweetness by adding extra honey if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze without rice for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Keyword chicken stir fry, comfort food, easy dinner, Quick Meal, Seasonal Recipe
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