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    Home » Recipes » Chicken

    Chicken Stir Fry

    Published: February 28, 2023 · Updated: February 28, 2023 · By: Krissy · Leave a Comment
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    If pieces of tender chicken and a colorful array of vibrant veggies cooked in a flavorful sauce sound like a delicious meal, then you must make this Chicken Stir Fry recipe! It cooks up fast which makes it a great option for busy weeknights.

    homemade chicken stir fry over rice.

    This recipe is better than restaurant quality and you get to control which vegetables are used. Only a few ingredients are needed to make the savory sauce have tons of flavor.

    Why I love this recipe

    • Healthy meal the whole family will love... even the picky eaters
    • Easy dinner idea

    Ingredients needed to make chicken stir fry

    The exact quantities are listed in the recipe card below, but here is a summary.

    • vegetable oil
    • boneless chicken thighs (can also use chicken breast)
    • fresh broccoli florets
    • red bell pepper
    • carrots
    • zucchini
    • green onions
    • fresh garlic
    • grated fresh ginger
    • red pepper flakes
    • soy sauce
    • fish sauce
    • sesame seeds
    ingredients needed to make chicken stir fry.

    How to make chicken stir fry

    1. Prep work: Ensure meat and all vegetables are cut prior to cooking.
    2. Sear the chicken: Heat a bit of oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. When the oil is near its smoking point, add the chicken and arrange it in a single layer. Allow it to cook, undisturbed, for 3 to 4 minutes. It will continue cooking later, so it doesn't need to be fully cooked at this point. You just want a nice sear on it. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
    3. Sear the vegetables: Add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, zucchini, and green onion to the center of the wok. Cook for 2 minutes, tossing and stirring only to prevent burning. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and stir well.
    4. Add chicken and sauce: Add the seared chicken back into the wok with the vegetables and add the soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame seeds. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender and everything is heated through about 2-5 more minutes.

    Serve hot over steamed white rice, brown rice, or noodles.

    prepared ingredients for chicken stir fry recipe.
    prepare ingredients
    cooked chicken thighs in wok.
    sear chicken
    cooked vegetables in wok.
    sauté vegetables
    pouring sauce over stir fried chicken and vegetables.
    add sauce
    chicken stir fry with peppers, onions, broccoli and zucchini in wok pan.
    toss to combine
    wooden spoon with scoop of chicken stir fry over wok.
    serve and enjoy

    Stir fry vegetable options

    The best part about this easy chicken stir fry recipe is that you can use any kind of fresh veggies you want. If you don't have a particular vegetable listed in the ingredient or want to swap it out based on your preferences, here's a list of other great fresh vegetables you can use.

    • green beans
    • snow peas
    • snap peas
    • yellow bell peppers
    • cauliflower florets or cauliflower rice
    • water chestnuts (yes, it's actually a vegetable)
    • baby corn
    • bok choy
    • bean sprouts

    How to add more flavor to stir-fry sauce

    This healthy chicken stir-fry sauce is pretty much only made with soy sauce and fish sauce. If you want to mix in some other ingredients that will boost the flavor to create an even more delicious sauce, you can!

    Other stir fry sauce ingredients I've used that are great options include teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, dark sesame oil, a squeeze of lime juice, garlic powder, and oyster sauce.

    homemade chicken stir fry in bowl with rice.

    Stir fry cooking tips

    • A good quality wok works best but you can always use a large skillet.
    • Always cook over very high heat.
    • To get the best sear, move the food around only to prevent burning.
    • Cook the meat separately from the vegetables and combine them at the end. This ensures that everything is cooked perfectly.
    • Do not overcrowd the work or pan. Cook in smaller batches, if necessary.

    Storage and reheating

    Any leftover stir fry can be refrigerated in an airtight container. Leftovers are best consumed within 3-5 days. I don't recommend freezing the leftovers.

    To reheat, cover and heat in the microwave in one-minute increments at 50% power until heated through.

    chicken stir fry over rice.

    If you’ve made this or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. I love hearing from my readers!

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    bowl of chicken stir fry over rice.

    Quick and Easy Chicken Stir Fry

    If pieces of tender chicken and a colorful array of vibrant veggies cooked in a flavorful sauce sound like a delicious meal, then you must make this Chicken Stir Fry recipe! It cooks up fast which makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Scale: 4 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil (or other high heat oil)
    • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs (cut into thin strips, see note)
    • 2 cups broccoli (fresh florets cut into bite sized pieces)
    • 1 red bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
    • 2 large carrots (peeled and cut into thin strips)
    • 1 small zucchini (thinly sliced into strips)
    • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced (1 teaspoon equivalent to 1-2 cloves))
    • ½ teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 Tablespoons fish sauce
    • 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)

    Instructions

    • Prep work: Ensure meat and all vegetables are cut prior to cooking.
      prepared ingredients for chicken stir fry recipe.
    • Sear chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. When oil is near its smoking point, add chicken and arrange in a single layer. Allow it to cook, undisturbed, for 3 to 4 minutes. It will continue cooking later, so it doesn't need to be fully cooked at this point. You just want a nice sear on it. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
      cooked chicken thighs in wok.
    • Sear vegetables: Add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, zucchini, and green onion to the center of the wok. Cook for 2 minutes, tossing and stirring only to prevent burning. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and stir well.
      cooked vegetables in wok.
    • Add chicken and sauce: Add the seared chicken back into the wok with the vegetables and add the soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame seeds. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender and everything is heated through, about 2-5 more minutes.
      pouring sauce over stir fried chicken and vegetables.
    • Serve hot over rice or noodles.

    Notes

    Slicing meat that is partially frozen or very cold is easiest. Slice against the grain to get the most tender bite.
    Cooking tip: Throughout entire recipe, do not overcrowd your wok. You're better off cooking in small batches, setting aside, and combining everything at the end. You want everything to have a nice sear on it but not be soggy and overly cooked.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7512IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
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