A colorful, quick stir fry packed with juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory-sweet homemade sauce. Ready in 25 minutes — perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
2 tbsp oil (canola or avocado)
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 cup snap peas or zucchini
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Sauce:
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin or oyster sauce (optional)
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp cornstarch
¼ cup water
½ tsp sesame oil
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
Add broccoli and carrots. Stir fry 2 minutes. Add peppers and snap peas; cook 3–4 more minutes.
Return chicken to the pan. Pour in sauce. Stir well and cook 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Finish with sesame oil and green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.