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Chicken Stir Fry Recipe (Better Than Takeout in 30 Minutes!)

This easy and healthy chicken stir fry recipe is ready in 30 minutes! It's packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a simple homemade sauce that's better than takeout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Magic Stir Fry Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Honey Or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch For the sauce
For the Stir Fry
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Sliced into thin pieces
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch For coating the chicken
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil Divided
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger Freshly grated or minced
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 1 Bell Pepper Any color, thinly sliced
  • 1 Carrot Thinly sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's Knife
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Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: low-sodium soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the sliced chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, salt, and pepper until lightly and evenly coated.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add broccoli and carrots and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet. Re-whisk the sauce and pour it over everything. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and thickens. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 38gFat: 14gFiber: 4g

Notes

Don't Crowd the Pan: Cook chicken and veggies in batches if necessary to ensure a good sear rather than steaming them.
Prep Ahead: This recipe cooks very fast, so have all your ingredients chopped and ready to go before you start cooking.
Customize It: Feel free to swap the vegetables for others you have on hand, like snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn.
Keyword 30 minute meal,chicken stir fry,weeknight dinner

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