A simple, one-pan chicken stir fry loaded with crisp vegetables and coated in a flavorful soy-based sauce. A perfect quick dinner for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
2 tbsp water (for slurry, optional)
2 tbsp neutral oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Green onions and sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare all ingredients before cooking.
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Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, sweetener, vinegar, and cornstarch slurry in a small bowl.
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Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
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Add vegetables to the same pan and cook until crisp-tender.
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Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds.
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Return chicken to the pan and add the sauce. Stir to coat everything evenly.
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Cook 2–3 more minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.
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Garnish and serve hot over rice or noodles.