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Chicken Stir Fry

This easy Chicken Stir Fry is so simple, and it's the perfect dish for any dinner, that's ready in under 30 minutes. This stir fry uses scrumptious vegetables and golden brown pieces of chicken, that's smothered in a homemade sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil divided
  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch bite size pieces
  • 1 medium carrot sliced thinly on the diagonal
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup chicken broth low sodium
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Instructions

  • Cook the Chicken. Add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil and heat in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Cook the Vegetables. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of peanut oil to the same skillet and add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Next, add the carrots, broccoli and cook for 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • Make the Stir Fry Sauce and Toss. Add the chicken back to the pan and toss everything together. In a small bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey, soy sauce and cornstarch. Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Cool for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the sauce thickens tossing everything together well.
  • Serve. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

  1. One of the most important steps for making a stir fry is to ensure the ingredients are prepped and ready to go, since a stir fry cooks very quickly.
  2. Additional vegetables that can be used include green, yellow, orange or red peppers, mushrooms, bean sprouts, celery, snap peas, or water chestnuts.
  3. A wok or cast iron pan will work best for high heat cooking.
  4. Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a covered pan over medium heat.
  5. To freeze, store in an airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2865IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg