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Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

This stir fry dish has tender chicken and vegetables in a delicious sauce. This chicken stir fry recipe will be on your table in 20 minutes for a healthy weeknight dinner that’s easy to make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Stir Fry Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended (see note)
  • 1-2 tbsp honey to taste
Chicken Stir Fry
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1 1/2-inch (4 cm) cubes, boneless skinless
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper or carrots, sliced, medium
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
Extra Seasoning - Optional
  • 1 tsp sesame oil Asian
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, broth and honey until dissolved. Reserve.
  2. Place a large skillet on medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil and cubed chicken. (see note)
  3. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Then turn the pieces over and cook 2-3 minutes more.
  4. Add the garlic and vegetables and stir fry for 3-5 minutes until just starting to soften.
  5. Add soy sauce mixture to the pan. Cover and cook for one minute until reduced slightly.
  6. Add the optional sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Then add the cornstarch-water mixture.
  7. Stir for 30-60 seconds until the sauce has thickened enough to barely coat the chicken pieces.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately with rice or noodles as desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute cubed chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
  • A quality low-sodium soy sauce such as San-J or Kikkoman is ideal. To make this dish gluten-free, use coconut aminos instead.
  • Avoid crowding the pan to ensure the chicken browns properly. Fry in batches if needed.