Easy Chicken Stir Fry
User Reviews
5.0
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Chicken Stir Fry
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This easy chicken stir fry recipe is served with a thick and flavorful sauce for a delicious meal that takes less than 30 minutes to make! Serve it all on it’s own or with noodles or rice.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 Tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast cut into cubes
- White Pepper/Salt to taste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 sticks celery diced
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ green bell pepper
- ¾ cup baby carrots quartered
Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch + 2 Tablespoons water
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 3 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sweet and sour sauce I use La Choy brand
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes optional
- Optional Garnishes
- cashews peanuts, green onions, sesame seeds, crunchy chow mein noodles
Instructions
- Whisk the corn starch and water in a medium bowl until well-combined. Add remaining sauce ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Heat the peanut oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken and increase to medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes, until the chicken is about halfway cooked.
- Add the broccoli and cook for another 2-3 minutes. By now the chicken should be almost done.
- Add remaining vegetables and cook for 2 more minutes, then add the sauce.
- Let the sauce come to a bubble and thicken. Toss to coat the vegetables.
- Remove from heat once thick. Top with optional garnishes and serve.
Notes
- Additional vegetable options include kale, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus, snap peas, water chestnuts, and baby corn.
- Meat variations include ground turkey, ground chicken, beef tips, or sausage.
- Sauce additions include 2-3 Tablespoons peanut butter, hot sauce, or hot paprika.
- Noodles and Rice pair well with this stir fry.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1043mg
(43%)
Potassium
770mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4165IU
(83%)
Vitamin C
77mg
(86%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1043mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4165IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 77mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
5.0
84 reviews
Excellent
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