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Chicken stir fry
Isla Marie

Chicken Stir Fry

Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dinner made with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a savory homemade stir fry sauce. This one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers bold takeout-style flavor in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 carrot thinly sliced
  • ½ cup snap peas
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
Stir Fry Sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small bowl (for sauce)
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add remaining oil to the pan. Add broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas. Stir fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Add garlic and ginger to the vegetables and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  6. Remove from heat and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Cut chicken evenly for quick cooking
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option