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A vibrant chicken stir fry with colorful vegetables in a pan.

Proven way to grow a 3-Step Chicken Stir FryChicken Stir Fry

This easy 3-step chicken stir fry recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. It features tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 bell peppers sliced (any color)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Small bowls
  • Whisk
  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Sauce and Chicken
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the stir-fry sauce.
  2. In a separate small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water to form a slurry, then set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken and Vegetables
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers to the same skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 3: Combine and Serve
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  2. Pour the stir-fry sauce over the chicken and vegetables and bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a tablespoon of soy sauce for 15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the spice level by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. This stir-fry is highly customizable; feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or water chestnuts.