Description
Sizzling chicken stir fry delivers a symphony of Asian-inspired flavors that dance across your palate. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken create a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (300 g) mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup (75 g) onions, chopped
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces and chopping vegetables into similar-sized portions to ensure even cooking.
- Whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl to create a cohesive marinade.
- Toss chicken pieces in half of the prepared marinade, allowing flavors to penetrate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until it shimmers and becomes extremely hot, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken to the hot pan, spreading pieces in a single layer to ensure proper searing and browning, cooking for 3-4 minutes until golden and nearly cooked through.
- Introduce chopped onions first, stirring continuously for 1 minute, then add bell peppers and broccoli florets, maintaining high heat and constant movement.
- Pour remaining marinade over the stir-fry, tossing ingredients rapidly to coat evenly and prevent burning, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Remove from heat immediately, ensuring chicken is fully cooked and vegetables retain their vibrant color and slight crunch.
- Transfer to a serving platter, allowing brief resting time to let flavors meld together before serving hot.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Cut chicken and vegetables into uniform sizes for consistent cooking and professional-looking results.
- Marinade Magic: Let chicken sit in marinade for maximum flavor absorption, but avoid marinating longer than 15 minutes to prevent protein breakdown.
- Heat Mastery: Use a hot wok or skillet to achieve that signature stir-fry sear and prevent soggy vegetables, keeping ingredients moving constantly.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh for vegetarian version, use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce, and add extra vegetables for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg