Easy Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe for a Quick Dinner

INTRODUCTION

When it comes to quick, healthy, and delicious meals, nothing outperforms a classic chicken stir-fry. Colorful vegetables bursting in every frame, tender chicken, and savory sauce-this meal is going to be perfect for all weeknights when you crave something satisfying but do not want to spend hours in the kitchen. Let’s indulge in brass tacks—good fried chicken that will satisfy not only your taste buds but your body as well.

Why stir the chicken?

This is a stir-fry dish with a simple protein, fresh veggies and a delicious sauce in one thick pan. This is a great way to ensure you intake several veggies in your diet. Another good thing about stir-fries is that they can be really modifiable with your personal preference, and they cook through so quickly, fit for a meal or lunch in a hurry.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preparing the chicken: Start by thinly slicing the chicken breast and season with a little salt and pepper. This simple step ensures that the chicken tastes great from the start.
2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar and sesame oil. It was well balanced between salty, sweet and tart flavors.
3. Chicken cooking: Heat one spoon vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. When done, remove chicken from pan and put aside.
4. Stir-fry vegetable:: In a large pan, place the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Mix minced ginger and garlic for 30 minutes to blend their flavors. Add chopped broccoli, onions, and peppers. Four to five minutes of stirring tenderizes the vegetables.
5. Combine everything: Put cooked chicken back in pan with veggies. Pour the prepared sauce all over, mix well so the sauce coats well. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce is a little thick and everything heated through.
6. Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the fried chicken and add some chopped green onions for flavor and texture. Serve with hot stick-fired rice or noodles.

Tips for the Best Chicken Stir-Fry:

• Chop evenly: Make sure all chicken vegetable pieces are chopped to evenness for even cooking.
• High temperatures are key: Stir-frying needs intense heat to speed up the cooking of ingredients while retaining their colour, texture and nutritional value.
• Can be customized: you can change a type of vegetable with another, or throw in some extras like baby corn, snap peas, or carrots. Add chilli flakes or add a squeeze of sriracha to give it an extra kick if desired.
• Spice it Up: Sprinkle some crushed red pepper on top, or pour some sriracha over the top for spice.
• Gluten-free: Use gluten-free tamari or soy sauce.

Perfect for Meal Prep:

Fried chicken is also a great option. Make a big batch and you’ll have delicious memories that you can easily reheat for lunch or dinner throughout the week. It’s an easy way to have healthy meals without having to cook every day.

CONCLUSION

This chicken stir fry recipe is incredibly healthy and delicious and will surely be a favorite of your family. Bright colors, freshness of ingredients, and flavors will surely please even the most finicky eaters. Most importantly, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste and nutritional needs. Thus, the next time you need something quick and healthy, just give this chicken stir-fry a try-your taste buds will thank you!