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Quick 30-Minute Chicken Stir Fry with Crisp Veggies

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A fast and easy chicken stir fry featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • Cooked white or brown rice (about 2 cups cooked)
  • Sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts thinly (about 1/4 inch thick). Toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Prepare veggies: slice bell pepper, peel and julienne carrots, trim snap peas, thinly slice onion, mince garlic and ginger.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until aromatic. Add onion, carrots, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender.
  5. Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/4 cup chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil in a small bowl.
  6. Pour sauce over veggies in the pan, stir to coat. Return chicken to pan and toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Serve stir fry over warm cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to avoid steaming. Use high heat to keep veggies crisp. Adjust sauce sweetness or tanginess to taste. Pat chicken dry before cooking for better sear. Cook in batches if pan is small.

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