Homemade Freezer Stir Fry

Name: Homemade Freezer Stir Fry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into bite sized pieces; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2.5 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tsp minced fresh ginger; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional); 4-6 cups fresh or pre-frozen vegetables; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; cooked rice or noodles; sesame seeds (optional)

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6
Calories
226 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian

Homemade Freezer Stir Fry

Deacon Adams

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No more emergency take out! This homemade freezer stir fry recipe is easy to prep and freeze, and will please even the pickiest eaters. It’s also a great way to use up extra produce.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into bite sized pieces
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp soy sauce
2.5 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
4-6 cups fresh or pre-frozen vegetables

TO SERVE

3 tbsp vegetable oil
cooked rice or noodles
sesame seeds (optional)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, cornstarch, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes if using.
Wash and prepare vegetables by chopping into bite sized pieces.
Place chicken, along with only 4 tablespoons of marinade in separate bowl or bag and let marinate for 15 minutes.

MAKE IT NOW

In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Add marinated chicken, and cook, stirring contantly for 3-4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink inside. Remove meat from wok and add vegetables . Cook, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add cooked chicken and remaining marinade and cook until sauce is slightly thickened and bubbly. Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with extra sesame seeds if desired.

MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL

Place marinated chicken in a small quart sized freezer safe bag, seal bag removing air. Place remaining marinade into another quart size freezer safe bag, seal bag removing air.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Blanch vegetables (see directions in post). Spread out veggies and place in a freezer for 30-45 minutes or until frozen solid. Remove from freezer and place in a gallon sized freezer safe bag. Seal bag removing as much air as possible.
Place all three bags into one gallon sized bag. Remove as much air as you can and seal bag. Place back in freezer until ready to make.

THAW AND COOK

Thaw chicken marinade bag.
In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Add marinated chicken, and cook, stirring contantly for 3-4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink inside. Remove meat from wok and add vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add cooked chicken and remaining marinade and cook until sauce is slightly thickened and bubbly. Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with extra sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

If you’re in a hurry, you can defrost your meat and sauce by running them under warm water. Meat can also be thawed in the microwave - just put it on a microwave-safe plate first!
You can use any vegetables you want but Asian-style ones like carrots, peppers, broccoli, onions, beans, and snap peas are always a hit.
Instead of regular oil, you can fry your stir fry in sesame oil for a more authentic taste.
You can also pre-cook and freeze the rice. Follow your rice package cooking instructions, and let it cool. Then freeze rice in freezer bags. When you’re ready to eat, microwave the rice to warm it up, or add it to your skillet with the rest of the stir fry ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 36g Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 759mg (32%) Potassium 583mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 6190IU (124%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	36g
Calories	226kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	22g	44%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	49mg	16%
Sodium	759mg	32%
Potassium	583mg	12%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	6190IU	124%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	57mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%