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Simple Chicken Stir Fry

This recipe provides instructions for a quick and easy chicken stir fry suitable for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Sliced carrots
  • 1 cup Sliced bell peppers (any color)
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Ginger Minced
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch Mixed with 1 tbsp cold water to create a slurry

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced ginger, and minced garlic for the sauce. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the broccoli florets and sliced carrots to the same skillet. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften slightly.
  4. Add the sliced bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  8. Serve the stir fry immediately over rice or noodles, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu. Use any firm vegetables you have on hand, such as snow peas or mushrooms.

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