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Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Skip the takeout and make this Easy Chicken Stir Fry at home in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli, colorful bell peppers, carrots, and a sweet-savory homemade stir fry sauce create a delicious easy dinner, healthy meal prep, and quick weeknight recipe. This one-pan meal is packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and bold flavors, making it one of the best food ideas for busy families.

Ingredients

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Chicken & Vegetables

  • 3 boneless chicken breasts, diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
  4. Add the remaining olive oil and cook the broccoli, peppers, carrots, garlic, and ginger for 4–5 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet.
  6. Pour in the stir fry sauce and stir until it thickens and coats everything evenly.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  8. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Cooking Information

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner

Notes

  • Prep all ingredients before cooking since stir fry cooks very quickly.
  • Cook over high heat for the best flavor and texture.
  • Feel free to substitute your favorite vegetables to make it your own.
  • Author: Emmy Carter

Keywords: Prep all ingredients before cooking since stir fry cooks very quickly. Cook over high heat for the best flavor and texture. Feel free to substitute your favorite vegetables to make it your own.