20 MINUTES CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE

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. 

 Prep Time: 8 minutes
 Cook Time: 10 minutes
 Total Time: 18 minutes
 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

  • 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.
  • Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium high heat.
  • 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.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
  • Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, just until crisp tender. Add ginger and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Whisk stir fry sauce and pour over chicken and vegetables and stir gently to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let boil for one minute.
  • Serve with rice and/or chow mein if desired.

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