Description
Sizzling “Quick Chicken Stir Fry” delivers Asian-inspired flavors in minutes, blending tender chicken with crisp vegetables. Packed with zesty seasonings and simple ingredients, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal that brings restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts
Fresh Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking and Seasoning Oils:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by slicing into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring the surface is completely dry to promote optimal browning.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and appears slightly rippled.
- Introduce minced garlic and quickly sauté for approximately 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without burning.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet, spreading them in a single layer to achieve golden-brown edges, cooking for 5-7 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- Incorporate mixed vegetables into the skillet, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until they reach a vibrant, crisp-tender consistency.
- Whisk soy sauce and sesame oil together in a separate small bowl, creating a harmonious flavor blend.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the stir-fry, tossing ingredients to ensure even coating and allowing flavors to meld for an additional minute.
- Transfer the hot stir-fry to serving plates, optionally garnishing with sprinkled sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for the most tender and flavorful results.
- Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stir-fry.
- Customize the dish by swapping out vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference, keeping cooking times in mind for different produce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg