Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Chicken Stir Fry recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken strips are stir-fried with a colorful array of vegetables and a savory sauce, served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the stir fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it marinate.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and chicken broth.
- Cook the chicken: Sear marinated chicken until cooked through. Set aside.
- Stir fry: Sauté garlic and ginger, add vegetables, then return chicken and pour in sauce. Cook until thickened.
- Garnish and serve: Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can swap proteins like shrimp, tofu, or beef.
- Add extra vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, or baby corn.
- For spiciness, stir in chili garlic sauce or sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
