Easy Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli & Bell Peppers
A quick and flavorful Easy Chicken Stir Fry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce (plus 3 tbsp for sauce)
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oil (plus more as needed)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
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Toss chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Set aside.
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Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water in a bowl.
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Heat oil in skillet or wok. Cook chicken 3–4 mins per side until golden. Remove.
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Add veggies to pan: cook carrots and broccoli 2 mins, then peppers, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 mins.
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Return chicken to pan. Add sauce. Stir-fry 2–3 mins until sauce thickens.
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Turn off heat. Drizzle with sesame oil and top with green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Prep all ingredients before starting. For extra heat, add chili sauce. Use tofu or shrimp for variations.