Description
Chicken Stir Fry comes together in a flash when you prep ahead, making weeknight dinners a breeze. Packed with colorful veggies and protein, this meal saves your sanity and satisfies hungry family members in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups bell peppers
- 2 cups broccoli
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
Pantry Staples:
- 2 cups rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice 1 lb chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and marinate with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Slice 2 cups bell peppers and 1 medium onion into thin, uniform strips while chicken marinates.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F for 2-3 minutes until shimmering.
- Sauté sliced onions for 3 minutes until translucent, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet, spreading pieces evenly to ensure maximum browning for 4-5 minutes.
- Toss 2 cups broccoli florets into the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Drizzle an extra 2 tablespoons soy sauce over the stir-fry and quickly stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Remove skillet from heat and let the mixture cool completely for 20-25 minutes before portioning into freezer-safe containers.
- Serve immediately with 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice, or freeze for future meals.
Notes
- Marinate chicken ahead of time to enhance flavor depth and ensure tender meat throughout the dish.
- Chop vegetables uniformly so they cook evenly and maintain a consistent texture when stir-frying.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles to reduce calories.
- When freezing, leave a small space at the top of containers to allow for expansion and prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg