Description
Easy Weeknight Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken and colorful vegetables in a zesty sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights, making mealtime special without the fuss. Enjoy crispy broccoli, sweet bell peppers, and crunchy carrots tossed in a savory sauce, creating a delightful culinary experience for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by washing and chopping all vegetables and slicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots to the skillet; stir-fry for an additional 5 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir until everything is well-coated and bubbly (about 1 minute).
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg