Description
A quick and healthy Chicken Stir Fry loaded with fresh vegetables and a flavorful sauce made from honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Ready in under 20 minutes, this dish combines tender chicken breast with crunchy broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots for a nutritious meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup baby carrots (sliced)
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Sauce
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season the cubed chicken breast with salt and pepper. This will add basic flavor and help tenderize the chicken as it cooks.
- Heat Oil and Cook Chicken: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the broccoli florets, yellow and red bell peppers, and sliced baby carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add minced ginger and garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Then add chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes to the cornstarch mixture and stir well.
- Combine and Thicken Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir constantly as the sauce cooks and thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and evenly coats the stir fry, remove from heat. Serve immediately over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- This easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and the most delicious sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil!
- This healthy recipe takes about 20 minutes to make, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on seasonality or preference.
- Using low sodium soy sauce keeps the sodium content moderate.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
