Description
This vibrant Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy dish featuring tender chicken pieces, crisp vegetables, and a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by washing your chicken breasts under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- While the chicken is resting, wash and prepare your vegetables: rinse broccoli florets, slice red bell pepper, and trim snap peas.
- Mince the garlic and ginger.
- In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli, red bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Stir to coat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes