Description
This easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe is the perfect solution for a quick, flavorful meal that the whole family will love. In just 20 minutes, you’ll create a vibrant dish featuring tender chicken and a medley of fresh vegetables, all coated in a delicious honey-soy sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan meal combines nutrition and convenience without sacrificing taste. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to suit your family’s preferences. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup baby carrots (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and toss in broccoli, bell peppers, and baby carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix corn starch and cold water until smooth. Then, add chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, minced ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
- Return chicken to skillet with vegetables; pour sauce over everything and mix thoroughly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg