Description
Chicken stir fry with vegetables is a vibrant dish bursting with flavors and colors, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, crunchy bell peppers, and fresh broccoli, all tossed in a savory sauce that ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes, you can customize it based on what you have on hand, making it both practical and delicious. Enjoy a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots (sliced thinly)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chopping the veggies uniformly.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in the bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and minced garlic; cook for another 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Pour the sauce over the stir-fry.
- Mix well and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg