Delicious and Easy Chicken Stir Fry
Are you ready for an easy but delicious dish your family will love? Then this Easy Chicken Stir Fry is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Chicken stir fry is one of the easiest meals to make at home!
This healthy recipe only requires a few ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes. The thick and flavorful sauce is a balanced mixture of soy sauce and sesame oil that coats the chicken and veggies perfectly!
No matter your preference, you’re going to love this chicken stir fry recipe! It’s so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
You can serve it on its own or with noodles or rice!
This recipe is a healthy alternative to taking out. The chicken is super tender and flavorful and goes perfectly with the thick and flavorful sauce.
Serve it all over rice or noodles for an easy weeknight meal. One of our most popular recipes, this chicken stir fry is packed with vegetables and protein, so you can get dinner on the table quickly.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
- This recipe uses ingredients that are easy to find (even on a hectic weeknight) and provides an easy-to-follow preparation.
- It is loaded with protein and veggies, which is very filling.
If you're looking for a delicious and easy chicken stir fry recipe, you've come to the right place.
This dish is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. Plus, it's really easy to customize based on your preferences. So get creative and enjoy!
The full ingredient list and directions are in the printable recipe card below.
Equipment Needed to Make Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients For Your Easy Chicken Stir Fry
- Chicken Breast, Cubed
- Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper to taste
- Broccoli Florets
- Mushroom
- Oil
For the Sauce:
- Garlic, Minced
- Ginger, Minced
- Sesame Oil
- Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- Light Brown Sugar
- Chicken Broth
- Flour
How To Make A Chicken Stir Fry
Step 1: Sauté Ingredients
In a large pan on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until cooked through and lightly browned.
Remove cooked chicken and set aside. In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add mushrooms.
Cook until soft, and then add broccoli florets. Continue to cook until broccoli is tender, approximately 4 minutes.
Remove veggies from the pan and set them aside.
Step 2: Quick Cook, Serve and Enjoy
Add the final tablespoon of oil to the pan and garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant.
Add the remaining ingredients for the sauce into the pan and stir until smooth (with a whisk is best). Return chicken and vegetables to the pan, and cook until heated through.
Serve over rice or noodles.
What to Serve with Your Chicken Stir Fry
Main Dish
This Easy Chicken Stir Fry is the perfect quick, healthy, and filling main dish.
Desserts
The savory taste of ravioli goes well with any dessert you will pair.
Cocktails
This recipe is a popular option to go well with any type of cocktail.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
You can add sliced red bell peppers, thinly sliced carrots, and water chestnuts! Add these once the mushrooms are cooked when you add broccoli.
You can substitute 1/4 cup of honey for the brown sugar.
Want to spice things up? You can add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
Want to make it gluten-free? Make a cornstarch slurry of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water.
Add towards the end of the cooking and cook until thickened. Then you can substitute amino acids for soy sauce.
This will last up to 4 months in the freeze or up to 4 days in the fridge.
If you don’t have chicken broth, you can mix one cube of chicken bouillon with 1 cup of water.
How Store Easy Chicken Stir Fry
Best Way To Store Chicken Stir Fry Leftover
Refrigerate it in shallow airtight containers or resealable plastic bags to extend its shelf life and ensure its safety and quality.
How Long Will Easy Chicken Stir Fry Last In the Fridge?
Properly stored and cooked chicken stir fry can last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Can I Freeze Chicken Stir Fry
Allow the chicken stir fry to cool completely. Freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Can I Reheat Chicken Stir Fry
Take out the frozen chicken stir fry from the freezer. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
Cook for 5 minutes on one side, then another 3 to 4 minutes on the other. Check to see if they are done, if not, cook for another minute.
FAQs
Can I add a few spices to the recipe?
Yes, you can. You can adjust the flavor depending on your preference.
Add whatever spices that will go well with it.
Can I use pork in the recipe?
Yes. Pork also provides protein, and you may use strips of pork in the recipe as well.
Can I add other veggies?
Yes. You can add sliced red bell peppers, thinly sliced carrots, and water chestnuts!
Add these once the mushrooms are cooked when you add broccoli.
Can I add it gluten-free?
Yes. Begin by making a cornstarch slurry with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water.
Cook until thickened near the end of the cooking time. Then, instead of soy sauce, use amino acids.
This will keep in the freezer for up to 4 months or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Should you marinate chicken for stir-fry?
No. Chicken stir-fry is a great meal to make for one or two people because it allows you to sear things quickly in your wok or skillet.
There's no need to marinate it.
Other Easy Recipes You’ll Love
Are you ready for an easy but delicious dish that your entire family will enjoy? One of the simplest meals to prepare at home is chicken stir fry!
This healthy recipe requires only a few ingredients and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The thick and flavorful sauce is a well-balanced mixture of soy sauce and sesame oil that perfectly coats the chicken and vegetables!
Whatever your preference, you'll love this chicken stir fry recipe! It's incredibly simple to make and tastes fantastic.
You can eat it alone or with noodles or rice!
This recipe is a healthier alternative to ordering takeout. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and it complements the thick and flavorful sauce perfectly.
Serve over rice or noodles for a quick weeknight meal. This chicken and soy sauce stir fry, one of our most popular recipes, is packed with vegetables and protein, so you can get dinner on the table quickly.
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Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Easy Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- Sea salt & cracked pepper to taste
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 8 oz mushroom sliced
- 3 tablespoons oil
FOR THE SAUCE
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup flour
Instructions
- In a large pan on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove cooked chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add mushrooms. Cook till soft and then add broccoli florets. Continue to cook until broccoli is tender, approximately 4 minutes. Remove veggies from pan and set aside.
- Add final tablespoon of oil to the pan and garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant. Add the remaining ingredients for the sauce into the pan and stir until smooth (with a whisk is best).
- Return chicken and vegetables back to the pan, and cook until heated through.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can add sliced red bell peppers, thinly sliced carrots, and water chestnuts! Add these once the mushrooms are cooked when you add broccoli.
- You can substitute 1/4 cup honey for the brown sugar.
- Want to spice things up? You can add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Want to make it gluten-free? Make a cornstarch slurry of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water. Add towards the end of the cooking and cook until thickened. Then you can substitute amino acids for soy sauce.
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