Chicken Stir Fry: Slim Waist in 20 Minutes
Are you in the mood for a healthy meal that can be prepared quickly? Look no further than this recipe for chicken stir fry with vegetables! This dish combines vegetables and tender chicken all coated in a sauce that will surely impress your family during weeknight dinners.
Whether you’re focused on maintaining a balanced diet or simply need a meal option this recipe is perfect. Its packed with nutrients and flavor. Its ready to serve in a few minutes. Moreover it offers flexibility allowing you to customize it according to your preferences.
In this to follow guide we’ll show you how to master the art of making this stir dish whether you’re passionate, about healthy eating or have a busy schedule. So gather your ingredients heat up the stove and lets start cooking!
Chicken Stir Fry Recipe, with Fresh Vegetables
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite pieces
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (use sodium for a healthier option)
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Optional; 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (for a touch of sweetness)
- 2 cloves of garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced into strips
- 1 medium sized carrot cut into thin matchsticks (julienned)
- 1 cup of broccoli florets
- 1 cup of snap peas or green beans
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: For thickening the sauce. Dissolve 1 teaspoon cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water
Sesame seeds and sliced onions for
Chicken Stir Fry Instructions
Marinating the Chicken
In a bowl combine the chicken pieces with one tablespoon of soy sauce. Add oil. If desired, honey or maple syrup. Allow it to marinate for fifteen minutes.
Preparing the Stir Fry Sauce
In a bowl mix together the remaining soy sauce with minced garlic grated ginger along with cornstarch water mixture. Set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a pan or wok, over high heat.
Start by adding the chicken to the pan and stir fry it until its fully cooked and has a golden brown color. Once done take the chicken out of the pan. Set it aside.
Now using the pan you may need to add a more oil if necessary. Stir fry the onions, bell pepper, carrots and broccoli for around 3 4 minutes until they become tender but still have a crispness to them.
Next add peas or green beans to the mixture, in the pan and return the cooked chicken back into it.
To bring everything together pour the stir fry sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Make sure to toss everything well so that everything gets coated nicely. Continue stir frying for a 2 3 minutes until you notice that the sauce has slightly thickened up and all ingredients are heated through.
Now is a time to taste your creation! Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed to suit your preferences.
For that finishing touch garnish with some seeds. Sliced green onions. To serve this dish place it hot on top of a bed of rice, quinoa or any other whole grain you prefer. It makes for a meal!
Some tips
Feel free to experiment with combinations of vegetables based on what you have available in your kitchen. Adding mushrooms, zucchini or baby corn can also be options, for flavor.
You have the option to use tofu, shrimp or beef of chicken for your protein choice. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time. Feel free to customize the sauce by adjusting its sweetness and saltiness to suit your taste. If you like you can add a splash of rice vinegar for a flavor. Once its ready savor your homemade Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables—a dish bursting with flavors and vibrant colors while providing nutrients. Enjoy!
