Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken Stir Fry that combines tender chicken breast with fresh vegetables in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. This 30-minute recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, offering a perfect balance of protein and veggies with a deliciously tangy and slightly spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Sauce and Garnish
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken breast with soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly and set aside for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cornstarch to tenderize the meat.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until it is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the bell pepper, broccoli florets, snap peas, and carrot slices for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp, maintaining a vibrant color and slight crunch.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the vegetables and continue stir-frying for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes. Stir well to evenly coat and cook everything together for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the stir fry from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes or add fresh chili slices.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs as an alternative for juicier meat.
- Adjust vegetables based on seasonality or preference; mushrooms or baby corn work well.
- Cook vegetables to your preferred level of crispness to suit your taste.
- For gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
