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chicken stir fry recipe

Bursting with vibrant flavors, this quick and simple stir fry makes skipping takeout a breeze.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Vegetables:

  • 3 boneless chicken breasts diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups broccoli florets chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ red bell pepper sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ yellow bell pepper sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

For the Fry Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey. Whisk thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a separate plate.
  • Using the same skillet, reduce the heat slightly and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the broccoli, red and yellow bell peppers, and shredded carrots. Stir occasionally while cooking until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.
  • Mix in the garlic and ground ginger. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pouring the stir fry sauce over the mixture. Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally. Allow it to boil for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over the stir fry before serving. Enjoy it as is or over a bed of steamed rice.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.