Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Garlic Chicken Stir Fry features bite-sized chicken pieces cooked with broccoli, mushrooms, and yellow bell pepper in a savory sauce with garlic, soy, and a touch of brown sugar. The stir-fry technique ensures the vegetables remain tender yet crisp while the chicken stays juicy. This recipe delivers a savory balance of flavors and textures ideal for a quick homemade meal.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% 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.