Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Chicken Veggie Stir Fry, a colorful dish that brings together juicy chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a savory sauce in just minutes. Bursting with freshness and aroma, this stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its customizable ingredients, it’s not just a meal; it’s an adventure in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger root, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and cut all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with salt. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add aromatics and veggies: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant. Then add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots; stir-fry until veggies are crisp-tender.
- Create the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture. Pour into the skillet with the veggies.
- Combine everything: Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly in the sauce while simmering for an additional two minutes to thicken slightly.
- Finish off: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the stir fry before serving hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added variety, swap chicken for tofu or shrimp and experiment with different sauces like teriyaki or sweet chili. To enhance flavor without extra calories, add a splash of soy sauce as you cook.