Description
Chicken stir fry with vegetables is a vibrant and flavorful dish that comes together in just minutes. This quick recipe features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce that delights the senses. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, you can customize it with your favorite veggies for endless variations. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 cups cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: chop chicken, mince garlic and ginger.
- 2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken pieces; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Stir in minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 4. Add bell peppers and broccoli; stir-fry until veggies are tender yet crisp (4-5 minutes).
- 5. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil; pour over chicken and veggies, stirring to coat.
- 6. Toss in chopped green onions just before serving. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for extra flavor. - Swap in your favorite vegetables or use tofu as a vegetarian alternative. - To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water and add during cooking.