Quick and Delicious Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

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Quick and Delicious Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on October 09, 2023

This easy chicken and vegetable stir-fry recipe is a quick and delicious dish that you can make in no time. It is packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this stir-fry is versatile and can be customized with your favorite veggies. Serve it over steamed rice for a satisfying and complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, cornstarch, water, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and cook until it is no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  5. Add the onion, bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrot, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  7. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly.
  8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken and vegetables are well-coated.
  9. Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed rice.

Interesting Facts

  • Stir-frying is a cooking technique that originated in China over 2,000 years ago.
  • Stir-frying is a quick and healthy way to cook as it retains the nutrients in the vegetables due to the short cooking time.
  • You can customize this stir-fry recipe by adding or substituting your favorite vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or cabbage.
  • Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this recipe makes it a lean and protein-packed meal option.