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Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

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A quick and easy chicken stir fry packed with colorful vegetables and a flavorful homemade sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner prepared in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 3 boneless chicken breasts (diced into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)

Vegetables

  • 2 cups broccoli florets (diced into bite-size pieces)
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup carrots (shredded)

Sauce & Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey until smooth. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a separate plate.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: Reduce the heat slightly to medium-high and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli florets, yellow and red bell peppers, and shredded carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
  4. Add aromatics: Stir in the ground ginger and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and aromatic.
  5. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients evenly. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and allow it to boil for 1 minute to thicken the sauce.
  6. Finish and serve: Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the stir fry. Serve immediately as is or over a bed of rice for a complete meal. Enjoy your flavorful chicken stir fry!

Notes

  • To make this stir fry gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
  • Feel free to add or swap vegetables based on preference or seasonality.
  • Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or quinoa for a more filling meal.
  • For extra heat, add a splash of sriracha or red pepper flakes.

Keywords: Chicken Stir Fry, Easy Stir Fry Recipe, Quick Chicken Dinner, Healthy Chicken Stir Fry, Weeknight Meal

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