Better Than Takeout
This chicken stir fry is faster and healthier than ordering takeout, and it tastes even better! The secret is having all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking - stir frying moves quickly once you begin.
The Stir Fry Secret
High heat is essential for a good stir fry. Your wok or pan should be screaming hot before you add ingredients. This creates that restaurant-quality char and keeps vegetables crisp-tender rather than soggy. Cook in batches if needed - overcrowding the pan lowers the temperature.
Chicken Stir Fry
Quick and healthy stir-fried chicken with vegetables
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- 2 In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, chicken broth, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- 3 Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
- 4 Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir-fry until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- 5 Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- 6 Add bell pepper and snap peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- 7 Push vegetables to the side. Add garlic and ginger to the center, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 8 Return chicken to the wok. Pour sauce over everything.
- 9 Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
- 10 Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- 11 Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Chef's Note
Prep all ingredients before you start cooking - stir frying goes fast! You can substitute or add vegetables based on what you have: carrots, mushrooms, baby corn, water chestnuts, and bok choy all work great. For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Course: main
Nutrition (per serving): 8g protein · 28g total carbs