This Garden Chicken Stir-Fry is a healthy and flavorful dish packed with colorful vegetables and tender chicken. With a homemade stir-fry sauce, this recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of fresh vegetables and lean protein creates a satisfying and nutritious meal that the whole family will love. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, snow peas, broccoli florets, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients.
- Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve the Garden Chicken Stir-Fry over cooked rice or noodles.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Stir-frying is a cooking technique that originated in China and involves cooking ingredients quickly in a hot pan or wok.
This recipe can be customized by adding or substituting different vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or snap peas.
Garden Chicken Stir-Fry is a great way to use up leftover vegetables in your refrigerator.
The stir-fry sauce in this recipe can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.