Quick & Easy Chicken Stir-Fry: Your Go-To Weeknight Wonder
This Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and easy dinner option that combines tender chicken and vibrant vegetables.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300kcal
Equipment
- Skillet or Wok
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry
- 1 pound Chicken Breast Slice thinly for fast cooking.
- 4 cups Mixed Vegetables Any combination of bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots.
- 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for best flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated; ground ginger can be used.
- 4 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred.
- 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil Add towards the end for aroma.
- 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced thin for garnish.
For Serving
- 4 cups Cooked Rice or Noodles White or brown rice, or rice noodles.
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Lightly toasted for extra flavor.
Instructions
Directions
- Slice your chicken breast thinly against the grain, ensuring even cooking. This should take about 5 minutes.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the sliced chicken to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in your mixed vegetables, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring for another minute to coat everything evenly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle in thinly sliced green onions for freshness.
- Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for extra texture.
Notes
For best results, prep all ingredients before starting to cook. Adjust for spice by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg