Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Chicken Veggie Stir Fry! This vibrant dish features tender chicken and a rainbow of fresh vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a visually stunning meal that’s both healthy and delish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger root (grated)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (cornstarch slurry)
- Optional: 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Slice chicken breasts thinly against the grain.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine soy sauce with cornstarch slurry in a bowl and pour over the stir-fry. Mix well and simmer until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize this dish with any leftover veggies you have. For added crunch, toss in some nuts or swap the soy sauce for teriyaki or sweet chili sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat on medium heat.