This Chicken Stir Fry recipe is the ultimate quick and easy dinner full of fresh vegetables and tender chunks of chicken in a delicious homemade sauce. It couldn’t be easier to prepare!
Everyone will love this classic Chicken Stir Fry loaded with chicken breast, mushrooms, broccoli, and peppers all coated in a traditional honey and soy sauce-based stir fry sauce.
Stir fry chicken is a family favorite, a true classic when it comes to stir-fries. No need to order takeout when the craving for stir fry hits as this recipe is sure to please.
You can easily get it on the table and into hungry mouths in about 20 minutes. Plus it works with any combination of chicken and veggies you like.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped (bite-size)
- ▢1 tbsp coconut oil (or other high heat oil)
- ▢1/2 onion, sliced thin
- ▢2 cups broccoli florets (smaller florets or cut in half)
- ▢1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- ▢1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- ▢1 carrot, sliced thin (on the diagonal)
- ▢1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (sauce)
- ▢1/4 cup chicken broth (or vegetable, sauce)
- ▢1/2 tbsp sesame oil (sauce)
- ▢1/2 tbsp rice vinegar (sauce)
- ▢1/2 tbsp honey (or pure maple syrup or brown sugar, sauce)
- ▢1 clove garlic, minced (sauce)
- ▢1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (sauce)
- ▢1/2 tbsp cornstarch (more for extra thick, sauce)
Instructions
1>Stir together the ingredients for the stir-fry sauce and set aside. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
2>Heat the oil in a large skillet or work over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Season with black or white pepper. Cook until just cooked through and browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken using a slotted spoon. Set aside.
3>If needed, add an extra drizzle of oil to the pan. Add the onion, broccoli, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and carrot to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4>Add the chicken back to the pan along with the stir-fry sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Notes
This stir fry can be made with any combination of vegetables you like. If you are using quick-cooking vegetables, add them a few minutes after starting the other vegetables.
Double the sauce ingredients if you like a saucy stir-fry or want extra to drizzle on rice or quinoa.
