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Chicken Stir Fry

Easy Chicken Stir Fry

This cozy homemade chicken stir fry features tender chicken crisp vegetables and a savory glossy sauce. It is a quick flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights family dinners and casual gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken Base
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium carrot thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • For the Stir Fry Sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken into thin strips and toss with soy sauce and cornstarch.
  2. Mix soy sauce oyster sauce honey brown sugar sesame oil cornstarch and chicken broth to prepare the sauce.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken until lightly golden and cooked through.
  4. Add garlic ginger broccoli peppers carrots and snap peas then stir fry until vegetables are crisp and vibrant.
  5. Pour in the sauce and stir until it thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Allow the stir fry to rest briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
  • Add chili sauce or flakes for extra heat
  • Swap chicken with shrimp tofu or beef if desired
  • Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor