Easy Chicken Stir Fry

A white platter with chicken stir fry in a brown stir fry sauce.

This easy chicken stir fry recipe is served with a thick and flavorful sauce for a delicious meal that takes less than 30 minutes to make! Serve it all on it’s own or with noodles or rice.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 316kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

½ cup onion sliced
3 cloves garlic
3 Tablespoons peanut oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast cut into cubes
White Pepper/Salt to taste
2 cups broccoli florets
2 sticks celery diced
½ red bell pepper
½ green bell pepper
¾ cup baby carrots quartered

Sauce

2 Tablespoons Cornstarch + 2 Tablespoons water
¼ cup chicken broth
3 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
1 Tablespoon Sweet and Sour Sauce I use La Choy brand
1 Tablespoon Honey
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
1-2 pinches red pepper flakes optional
Optional Garnishes
Cashews peanuts, green onions, sesame seeds, crunchy chow mein noodles

Instructions

Whisk the corn starch and water in a medium bowl until well-combined. Add remaining sauce ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Heat the peanut oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the chicken and increase to medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes, until the chicken is about halfway cooked.
Add the broccoli and cook for another 2-3 minutes. By now the chicken should be almost done.
Add remaining vegetables and cook for 2 more minutes, then add the sauce.
Let the sauce come to a bubble and thicken. Toss to coat the vegetables.
Remove from heat once thick. Top with optional garnishes and serve.

Notes

Additional vegetable options include kale, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus, snap peas, water chestnuts, and baby corn.
Meat variations include ground turkey, ground chicken, beef tips, or sausage.
Sauce additions include 2-3 Tablespoons peanut butter, hot sauce, or hot paprika.
Noodles and Rice pair well with this stir fry.

Nutrition

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