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Easy chicken stir fry with broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots in a savory sauce

Easy Chicken Stir Fry

5 from 1 vote
A quick and flavorful chicken stir fry made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a sweet and savory sauce. This version uses a double batch of sauce for extra flavor and sauciness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup baby carrots sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons cold water
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method
 

Stir Fry Sauce
  1. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water. Add the remaining sauce ingredients (chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes) and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Chicken Stir Fry
  1. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken (in batches if necessary) and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  4. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Add ginger and garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
  5. Add chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine.
  6. Whisk stir fry sauce again, then pour over chicken and vegetables. Stir gently to coat.
  7. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let boil for 1 minute, or until sauce thickens.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe uses a double batch of stir fry sauce for extra flavor and a saucier finish.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.