Description
This Chicken Stir Fry is a savory blend of chicken, colorful vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner that’s both delicious and healthy!
Ingredients
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- â…“ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- â…“ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- ¾ lb. broccoli, cut into small florets
- 2 carrots, sliced into thin matchsticks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb. total, cut into small bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tablespoon cooking oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the stir fry sauce by mixing soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sriracha, cornstarch, and water in a bowl and setting aside.
- Chop the broccoli into florets and slice the carrots, red bell pepper, and onion into similar-sized pieces. Reserve the green onions for garnish.
- Cut the chicken breasts into ½-inch pieces.
- Heat a large skillet or wok on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until browned; then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and stir-fry the carrots and broccoli for about a minute until bright green.
- Add the red bell pepper and onion; stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
- Stir the reserved sauce, add the browned chicken back to the pan, then pour the sauce over the contents. Mix well and allow to simmer until thickened, about 1-2 minutes more.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference; bell peppers and carrots work well, but asparagus or snap peas are good alternatives.
For extra heat, increase the amount of sriracha or add red pepper flakes during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg