Being busy does not have to sacrifice a good meal. No worries, I got you! Here is a quick healthy meal recipe for Chicken Stir Fry.
Servings: 4
Calories: 343kcal
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup baby carrots sliced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Stir Fry Sauce
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In a medium size bowl, whisk together corn starch and water. Add remaining ingredients (chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes) and whisk to combine. Set aside.
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Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium high heat.
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Add chicken (in batches if necessary) and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
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Reduce heat to medium and add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
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Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, just until crisp tender. Add ginger and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Add chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine.
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Whisk stir fry sauce and pour over chicken and vegetables and stir gently to combine.
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Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let boil for one minute.
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Serve with rice and/or chow mein if desired.
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