Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Stir fry is one of the go-to recipes for making a quick and healthy dinner. This chicken stir fry recipe loves using ingredients you probably have on hand and is so versatile that you can tweak it to make it your own. Great for using up all the random veggies you have when you’re hungry. Plus, stir fry sauces that are as easy as pie!

Why You’ll Love This Fried Chicken

There are about a million stir-fry recipes out there, and each one is unique and delicious. But what I really love about this recipe is that it’s bare-bones basics! It’s super easy, adaptable, and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Basic Ingredients:

• chicken (or other protein of your choice)
• Assorted chopped vegetables
• Easy 5-item sauce (details next time!)

It’s that easy! Dinner is served on top of rice or noodles (or not!).

Fried chicken ingredients:

• chicken– I used chicken breast, but chicken thighs work best. You can also use beef, shrimp, or tofu.
• oil– Stir-fries require the use of oils with a high smoke point as they are cooked over very high heat for a short period of time. I used avocado oil.
• broccoli– Broccoli is a classic stir-fried vegetable that is tough and can withstand high heat.
• green pepper– Green peppers add a delicious crunch to the final dish.
• water chestnut– Water chestnuts are sold in cans and can usually be found in the Asian food section of grocery stores.
• carrot– We like to use matchstick carrots in our stir-fries. You can also cut carrots into thin coins.
• snow peas– Sugar snap peas are also a great option! We go back and forth between the two.
• garlic– Garlic is also included in the sautéed sauce, so you can omit it. However, I would also like to add here.
• salt and pepper– You get a lot of flavor from the sauce, but it’s important to season the protein before adding the sauce.

Stir fry sauce ingredients:

• cornstarch– Used as a thickening agent.
• chicken broth– You can also use vegetable soup.
• apple cider vinegar– This is really a personal preference and in the end it doesn’t make much of a difference. You can also use rice vinegar, red wine vinegar or distilled vinegar.
• Honey– Honey is the go-to sweetener for stir-fry sauces, but you can also use maple syrup, agave, or brown sugar.
• garlic & Ginger– Fresh is Best! The flavor is very good. You can use the powder in a pinch or not at all. They simply exist as flavor boosters.

how to make fried chicken

1. whisk Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. You can also use a blender bottle!
2. cut Cube your chicken into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. chop Broccoli and bell peppers (or carrots if not using matchstick carrots).
4. heat Pour oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Your chicken should be nicely browned and cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
5. addition Another tablespoon of oil in the same skillet. Add vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes. For tender veggies, keep the lid on for a few minutes.
6. return Add the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour over sauce mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thick and bubbly.
7. serve Place over rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
8. fun!

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