Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 People
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Description
This Garlic Chicken Stir Fry begins by sautéing vegetables — broccoli florets, mushroom halves, and sliced yellow bell pepper — until tender but retaining some bite. The vegetables are removed from the pan to keep warm while chicken breast pieces are cooked at high heat until browned and cooked through. Minced garlic is briefly cooked in the same pan to release its aroma without burning.
The vegetables are returned to the pan, and a sauce made from chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch is poured over the mixture. This sauce thickens upon simmering, coating the chicken and vegetables with a glossy, flavorful finish. The dish is served immediately, optionally alongside steamed rice.
The stir-fry method used cooks ingredients in stages to preserve texture and ensures the chicken remains tender while vegetables have a slight crispness. The combination of soy and sesame oil adds savory umami with a hint of nuttiness, balanced by sweetness from the brown sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup mushrooms halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces, boneless, skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Place 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan and heat over medium high heat.
- Add the broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan; transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel, then heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Lower heat to medium, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the vegetables back to the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch,
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened.
- Serve immediately, with steamed rice if desired.
Notes
- Cook vegetables until tender but still crisp to maintain texture.
- Use high heat to brown chicken evenly and ensure it cooks through without drying.
- Simmer sauce briefly until just thickened for balanced coating without heaviness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 79.9mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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