Chicken Stir Fry

Name: Chicken Stir Fry
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: ***For the sauce:***; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more to taste; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon honey; ***For the stir fry:***; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or light olive oil, divided; 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless skinless, and cut into 1-inch pieces; salt, to taste; 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced to 1/6 inch thick pieces; 1 small yellow onion, sliced; 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, chopped, rinsed, and leaving the water that clings to broccoli; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, sliced into 1 1/2-inch long strips; 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, sliced into halves; 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled, finely minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; rice, optional, cooked, for serving

Dinner

Asian

Chicken

Posted: April 29

Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 5 servings

Chicken Stir Fry is great for any night of the week and so easy to make at home! Packed with colorful, tender vegetables and savory chicken, Chicken Stir Fry coats everything in a sweet, tangy, seasoned sauce that is lip-smackingly good. Once served over rice, this meal is everything you could hope for in a quick meal!

Ingredients

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more to taste

• 4 teaspoons cornstarch

• 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon honey

For the stir fry:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or light olive oil, divided

• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless skinless, and cut into 1-inch pieces

• salt, to taste

• 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced to 1/6 inch thick pieces

• 1 small yellow onion, sliced

• 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, chopped, rinsed, and leaving the water that clings to broccoli

• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, sliced into 1 1/2-inch long strips

• 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, sliced into halves

• 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled, finely minced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• rice, optional, cooked, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Whisk the soy sauce and cornstarch together in a small mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the chicken broth, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and honey and whisk until well-combined.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a larger non-stick saute pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt.

Step 5

Cook the chicken in a saute pan until cooked through, registering 165 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer, about 6-7 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer the chicken to a plate, leaving the oil in the pan.

Step 7

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil to the skillet.

Step 8

Cook the carrots and onions until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Add the broccoli, bell pepper, peas, ginger, and garlic, sauteing for 4 minutes.

Step 10

Give the soy sauce mixture another stir, then add it to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the veggies are well-coated and tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Add the chicken and toss.

Step 12

Add more soy sauce, if desired.

Step 13

Serve immediately over rice.

Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

Directions

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