Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of our Delicious Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Vegetables, a quick and colorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that features tender chicken breast and crisp vegetables coated in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. This recipe not only satisfies your hunger but also appeals to the whole family with its bright colors and aromatic taste. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mushroom-based sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a bowl, season the thinly sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from the pan.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in broccoli florets and julienned carrots; stir-fry for approximately 2 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Add sliced bell peppers and snap peas; cook for an additional 2 minutes until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the wok and pour in remaining soy sauce, mushroom-based sauce, and sesame oil.
- Push ingredients to the sides of the wok; add cornstarch mixture to the center and stir continuously until thickened (about 1 minute).
- Mix everything together gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg