Description
This chicken and veggie stir fry brings together tender pieces of chicken with crisp vegetables in a savory sauce that comes together in minutes on a busy weeknight. You’ll love how the simple blend of soy sauce and garlic creates bold flavor with a quick sizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
Seasonings and Cooking Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F, ensuring your pan is hot and ready for searing.
- Toss in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon minced ginger, stirring quickly for 30 seconds until fragrant and releasing their aromatic oils.
- Add 1 lb sliced chicken breast to the pan, spreading pieces evenly to allow maximum surface contact and browning for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip chicken pieces to cook opposite sides until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F, which takes approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots) into the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent burning and promote even cooking.
- Continue stir-frying vegetables with chicken for 5-6 minutes, maintaining medium-high heat to keep ingredients crisp and vibrant.
- Pour 3 tablespoons soy sauce across the pan, tossing ingredients to coat thoroughly and allowing sauce to slightly caramelize for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over the mixture, adjusting seasoning to your personal taste preference.
- Remove skillet from heat and transfer stir fry immediately to serving plates to prevent overcooking.
Notes
- Slice chicken thinly and evenly to ensure quick, uniform cooking and tender meat.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook at the same rate and look beautiful on the plate.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of sesame oil just before serving to enhance the stir fry’s depth.
- Keep your pan or wok very hot during cooking to achieve that classic stir fry sear and prevent vegetables from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg