Description
A fast and flavorful chicken stir-fry perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in sesame oil.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or onions.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without rice)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quick chicken stir-fry, weeknight dinner, 20 minute meal, easy dinner, chicken recipe