Description
Chicken stir fry with vegetables is a vibrant, soul-satisfying dish that combines tender chicken with colorful veggies tossed in a savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend meals, delivering a hearty and flavorful experience. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice veggies uniformly for even cooking.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil. Add chicken pieces and let marinate while prepping vegetables.
- Sauté Veggies: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add carrots and broccoli; stir-fry until vibrant and slightly tender.
- Cook Chicken: Push veggies aside in the pan; pour in marinated chicken. Stir-fry until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Combine Everything: Add bell peppers last; stir everything together for an additional two minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Plate the stir fry and drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over it before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir fry (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg