Quick Chicken Stir Fry with Veggies: Your New Go-To Dinner

Hey there! Are you looking for a dinner that’s super fast, healthy, and tastes amazing? You’ve come to the right place. This chicken stir fry is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s packed with flavor and colorful veggies, making it a meal you can feel good about eating. Plus, it’s so easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand!

What You’ll Need

Gathering your ingredients is the first step to a great meal. Here’s what you’ll need for this tasty chicken stir fry:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated or finely minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• Optional: Sliced mushrooms, water chestnuts, baby corn
• For the Sauce:
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir fry sauce)
• 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)

Let’s Get Cooking!

Making this stir fry is a breeze. Just follow these simple steps and you’ll have a fantastic dinner on the table in no time.

1. Prep the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Let it sit for about 10 minutes while you get the veggies ready. This helps make the chicken super tender.
2. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water. Set this aside.
3. Cook the Chicken: Heat the 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer (you might need to do this in batches so it browns instead of steams). Cook for about 5 7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
4. Stir Fry the Veggies: Add the 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced onion and cook for about 2 minutes until it starts to soften.
5. Add Aromatics and Harder Veggies: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the bell peppers, broccoli florets, and carrots. Stir fry for about 3 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender crisp.
6. Add Softer Veggies: Toss in the snap peas and any other softer vegetables like mushrooms or water chestnuts. Cook for another 1 2 minutes.
7. Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Give your prepared sauce a quick stir (the cornstarch might have settled) and pour it over everything.
8. Thicken the Sauce: Stir everything together and let it cook for 1 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables nicely.
9. Serve: Serve the chicken stir fry immediately over hot cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if you like. It’s a perfect way to power up your dinner, similar to how a speedy tofu scramble can power up your day. Learn more about other quick meals here.

Nutritional Snapshot (Approximate per serving, without rice/noodles)

This dish is pretty balanced. A typical serving of this chicken stir fry offers:

• Calories: Around 300 400 calories
• Protein: About 30 40 grams
• Carbohydrates: Roughly 15 20 grams (this will increase with rice or noodles)

Why This Meal is Great for You

Eating a meal like this chicken stir fry comes with some nice benefits. The chicken provides lean protein, which is super important for building and repairing your muscles. It also helps you feel full longer, which can be great if you’re watching your weight. The variety of vegetables means you’re getting lots of different vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Fiber is fantastic for your digestion and can help keep your blood sugar levels steady. Stir frying is also a great cooking method because it uses less oil than other methods, and it helps keep the nutrients in the vegetables nice and bright. Making healthy choices like this can contribute to your overall well being. For more healthy eating ideas from Azeely, check out our site!

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