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Quick Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe for Healthy Easy Weeknight Dinners - Fast, Flavorful, and Flexible

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for velveting the chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or avocado oil (plus more as needed)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced on the bias
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms (optional but great)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or hoisin for sweeter, vegetarian-friendly)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Red pepper flakes or sriracha, to taste

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, toss sliced chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let sit 10 minutes while you prep the veggies and sauce.
  2. Mix the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, broth, cornstarch, sesame oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  3. Preheat the pan: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high until hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat.
  4. Cook the chicken: Add chicken in a single layer. Sear 2–3 minutes, flip, and cook another 1–2 minutes until just cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  5. Stir-fry veggies: If the pan is dry, add a little more oil. Add broccoli, carrots, and onion. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; cook another 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  6. Add aromatics: Push veggies to the sides. Add garlic and ginger to the center; cook 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Combine and sauce: Return chicken and any juices to the pan. Whisk the sauce again and pour it in. Stir constantly 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes everything.
  8. Taste and finish: Adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, vinegar, or heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  9. Serve: Spoon over hot rice or toss with noodles. Add a squeeze of lime if you like.