Description
Chicken stir fry with vegetables is a vibrant, wholesome dish that brings together tender chicken and an array of colorful veggies in a savory sauce. This quick recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup snow peas
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut chicken into thin strips and mix with soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil until hot.
- Add marinated chicken in a single layer; cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Toss in the bell peppers, broccoli, and snow peas; stir-fry for another 4-5 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Plate the stir fry and garnish with sesame seeds or scallions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize with any seasonal vegetables you have on hand. For added protein, consider including tofu or shrimp. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.