When it comes to one-pan meals, this chicken recipe has it all. A simple chicken stir fry recipe is not only easy to make, but it’s also quite delicious. Made with chicken, veggies, and pantry sauces, this one gets done in less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken and veggies
1lb(500g)Chicken boneless breast or thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2tbsp Cooking oilcanola or sunflower (divided
2largeGarlic thinly sliced
2inchGinger fresh - thinly sliced
1medOnionsliced and separated
1large Red chilyfresh, sliced and seeds removed
1cup (500g)Green beanswashed and cut into 2
1cupCarrotsCut into sticks
2cupsBell Peppersany colors - I used yellow, orange, green, and red
¼tspSaltto taste
½tspPepper to taste
Stir fry Sauces
2tbspSoy sauce (I use low sodium)
1tbspDark soy sauce (optional)
1tbspRice vinegar
1tspSesame oil
1tbspHoney
1tspChilly oil (or ½ tsp paprika)
1tbspCornstarch
¼cup(60ml)Water
½cupParsley(or cilantro) roughly chopped
¼cupScallionschopped at an angle (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Chicken and Veggies - Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Wash and chop vegetables—keep sizes even so they cook quickly and evenly.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken - In a large skillet or wok, heat oil. Sear the chicken in a single layer until golden and almost cooked through. Set aside.
1 lb Chicken
Step 3: Stir Fry the Veggies - In the same pan, add more oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Add green beans and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and stir fry just until vibrant and slightly tender.
2 tbsp Cooking oil, 2 large Garlic , 2 inch Ginger , 1 med Onion, 1 large Red chily, 1 cup Green beans, 1 cup Carrots, 2 cups Bell Peppers, ¼ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Pepper
Step 4: Assemble the Stir Fry - Return chicken to the pan. Add soy sauces, sesame oil, chili oil, rice vinegar, and honey. Stir well.
Step 5: Thicken the Sauce - Mix cornstarch with water and pour into the pan. Toss everything to coat. Cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve - Top with parsley or cilantro, and scallions if using. Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
½ cup Parsley, ¼ cup Scallions
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