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30-Minute Chicken Stir Fry

30-Minute Chicken Stir Fry

Make this easy 30-Minute Chicken Stir Fry with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a flavorful homemade sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • For the Stir Fry Sauce
  • cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • For Garnish
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  6. Add the bell peppers, onion, and snap peas to the skillet.
  7. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet.
  9. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well.
  10. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
  11. Stir in the sliced green onions.
  12. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions.
  13. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Cut the chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking.
  • Keep the heat high for the best stir-fry texture.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Fresh ginger adds the best flavor.
  • Prep all ingredients before cooking since stir-frying moves quickly.