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Quick and Easy Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables

A simple and delicious chicken stir fry packed withvegetables and a savory sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1 ¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2-3 tablespoons canola oil

For the Vegetables:

  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 large bell pepper diced (any color; red is sweeter)
  • 2 large carrots cut into matchsticks
  • 2-3 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ lb asparagus cut into 1-inch segments

For the Gravy:

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon sambal oelek for heat

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger, and 1 ½ tablespoons of cornstarch.
  • Let the chicken marinate for about 10-15 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.

Prepare the Vegetables:

  • Dice the onion and bell pepper, cut the carrots into matchsticks, chop the broccoli into florets, and cut the asparagus into 1-inch segments.
  • Set them aside.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat 2-3 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • After cooking, take the chicken out of the pan and place it on a plate to rest.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

  • In the same pan, add the onions, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and asparagus.
  • Sauté the vegetables for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, cooking them until they become tender yet retain a slight crunch.

Make the Gravy:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
  • For extra flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of minced ginger and sambal oelek if you like heat.

Combine and Simmer:

  • Add the cooked chicken back to the pan with the vegetables.
  • Pour the gravy mixture over the stir fry and stir to combine.
  • Allow the sauce to thicken for about 2-3 minutes while everything simmers together.

Serve:

  • Once the sauce has thickened and coated the chicken and vegetables, remove from heat.
  • Serve the stir fry hot over rice or noodles for a complete meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
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