Healthy and flavorful Garden Chicken Stir-Fry recipe

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Healthy and flavorful Garden Chicken Stir-Fry recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 10, 2024

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

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  3. 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.
  4. Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. 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.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients.
  7. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  9. Serve the Garden Chicken Stir-Fry over cooked rice or noodles.
  10. 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.