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Easy Chicken Stir Fry
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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
% 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.