Chicken Stir Fry (Quick)
Savor the vibrant flavors of tender chicken and fresh vegetables tossed in a savory sauce, ready in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice boneless chicken breasts into thin strips. Chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and separate the broccoli florets.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the pan. Once heated, add chicken strips.
- Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on all sides while stirring frequently.
- Once chicken is cooked through, add sliced bell peppers and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Pour prepared sauce over stir-fried chicken and vegetables. Cook for an additional minute or two until everything is heated through and well coated.
- Transfer to plates and drizzle with any remaining sauce for an extra burst of flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your stir fry with different vegetables like snap peas or carrots. For added spice, mix in chili flakes or sriracha. This dish can also be made with shrimp or tofu as protein alternatives.