Description
This vibrant Chicken Stir Fry recipe is a quick and healthy meal loaded with tender chicken pieces and colorful fresh vegetables tossed in a flavorful honey-soy-sesame sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner that satisfies the whole family with its delicious balance of sweet, savory, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup baby carrots, sliced
Sauce
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the cubed chicken breast with salt and pepper evenly. This ensures the chicken is well seasoned and flavorful.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced ginger and garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the broccoli florets, yellow and red bell peppers, and sliced baby carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the corn starch and cold water until smooth. Add the chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine.
- Combine All: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir constantly as you cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coated all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve your hot chicken stir fry immediately, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- This easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and the most delicious sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil!
- This healthy recipe takes about 20 minutes to make, perfect for a quick and nutritious weeknight dinner.
- You can customize the vegetables to your preference or based on seasonal availability.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the level of spice to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
