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Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

This Chicken Stir Fry Recipe brings together tender chicken breast, crisp vegetables, and a garlicky-ginger sauce for an easy, healthy weeknight dinner in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into ½-inch strips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets trimmed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sugar-snap peas strings removed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar brings brightness
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil for that nutty finish
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds, red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken strips dry and season lightly with salt and pepper—this helps them sear, not steam.
  • Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; swirl in oil. When it shimmers, add chicken in a single layer. Let it cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir until just browned (around 4–5 minutes total). Transfer to a plate.
  • In the same pan, toss in broccoli, bell pepper, and sugar-snap peas. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until veggies are vibrant and just tender (you want that snap).
  • Push veggies to the side. Add garlic and ginger to the center—sizzle 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it burn!).
  • Return chicken to the wok. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir to combine.
  • Give your cornstarch slurry a quick whisk, then drizzle around the edge of the pan. Stir everything until sauce thickens and coats each piece—about 1 minute.
  • Finish with sesame oil and green onions; toss once more. Plate over steamed rice or quinoa. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra kick.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd your wok; if pieces touch, they’ll steam rather than sear. For extra punch, marinate chicken in soy sauce, cornstarch, white pepper. If you prefer more sauce, double the liquids and up your cornstarch slurry. Add ginger early for full flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword Asian inspired, Chicken Stir Fry, Healthy Dinner, Stir-Fry
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