Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

A quick weeknight stir fry that brings together tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich, glossy sauce. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Ingredients

Stir Fry

3 cloves garlic
3 tbsp peanut oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
White Pepper/Salt, to taste
2 cups broccoli florets
2 sticks celery, diced
½ red bell pepper
½ green bell pepper
¾ cup baby carrots, quartered

Sauce

¼ cup chicken broth
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
1 tbsp Sweet and Sour Sauce (La Choy brand used)
1 tbsp Honey
¼ tsp sesame oil
1–2 pinches red pepper flakes, optional

Optional Garnishes

Cashews, peanuts, green onions, sesame seeds, crunchy chow mein noodles

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and whisk again. Set aside.
Warm the peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook for 1 minute.
Add the chicken and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook for about 2 minutes, letting the chicken cook halfway through.
Add the broccoli and continue cooking for 2–3 minutes. The chicken should be nearly done at this point.
Stir in the rest of the vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the sauce.
Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens, stirring to coat everything evenly.
Remove from heat when the sauce reaches your preferred consistency. Finish with any garnishes you like and serve.

Notes

Notes

Other vegetable options: kale, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus, snap peas, water chestnuts, baby corn.
Protein swaps: ground turkey, ground chicken, beef tips, sausage.
Extra sauce ideas: 2–3 Tablespoons peanut butter, hot sauce, hot paprika.
Serve with: rice or noodles.

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