Classic Easy Chicken Stir Fry Dinner
This classic easy chicken stir fry is packed with tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables, all coated in a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Wok or large skillet
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Main
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 2 carrots julienned
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger grated
Sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For Cooking and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Prep
- Gather and prepare all chicken, vegetables, and sauce ingredients before you begin cooking.
Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes until smooth; set aside.
Sear Chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics & Veggies
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the wok, then add minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, carrots, and yellow onion to the wok and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add red bell pepper and snap peas to the wok and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
Combine & Sauce
- Return the seared chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Whisk the sauce again and pour it over the stir-fry.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
Serve
- Remove from heat, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions, and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
Meal prepping is key for stir-fries. Have all your ingredients chopped and measured before you start cooking to ensure a smooth and quick process. Serve with your favorite rice or noodles for a complete meal.