Classic Easy Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry
This classic easy chicken and veggie stir-fry features tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Equipment
- large skillet or wok
- small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 2 carrots thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated, optional
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- Add broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in minced garlic and optional ginger for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and honey or brown sugar.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir everything and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Serve the stir-fry immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in a tablespoon of soy sauce for 15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of honey or brown sugar to your sweetness preference. Any leftover stir-fry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.