Description
This chicken stir fry stands out with its vibrant flavors and quick prep. Packed with tender chicken and fresh vegetables, it’s a fantastic choice for a healthy, homemade meal.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ 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
- ⅓ 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, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoon cooking oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the stir fry sauce by mixing soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sriracha, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl; set aside.
- Chop broccoli, slice red bell pepper, onion, carrots, and green onions; set aside.
- Cut chicken breasts into small pieces (½-inch).
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons cooking oil, then add chicken. Cook until browned and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining cooking oil along with carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until broccoli is bright green.
- Add red bell pepper and onion; stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
- Stir the sauce again, add the chicken back, and pour sauce over the mixture. Stir and let simmer until sauce thickens and vegetables reach desired tenderness, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the sauce sit for a few minutes before adding it to the stir-fry.
Feel free to substitute or add your favorite vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms.
Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
