Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
This quick, healthy homemade Chicken Stir Fry Recipe brings tender chicken breast, crisp vegetables, and a zingy garlic-ginger sauce to your table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast thinly sliced across the grain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as canola or peanut oil
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets trimmed into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1/2 medium onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce Kikkoman recommended
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce Lee Kum Kee adds depth
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice for a citrus twist
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted style for extra aroma
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch for thickening
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water adjust for sauce consistency
- 2 green onions sliced for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- Slice the chicken, chop veggies, and whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, cornstarch, and broth in a small bowl. This way, you’re not scrambling once the pan is hot.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and cook the chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook garlic, ginger, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli in the skillet. Add chicken back to the pan.
- Pour the sauce over the stir-fry, thicken for a glossy finish. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice, quinoa, or rice noodles.
Notes
Mise en place is essential for efficient cooking. Tossing the chicken with cornstarch helps it brown and stay juicy. Make sure to stir off the heat if the sauce lumps.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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