Save to Pinterest A vibrant, quick, and budget-friendly dish featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice all tossed in a savory stir-fry sauce.
I remember whipping up this chicken stir-fry after a busy workday, amazed how satisfying and flavorful it turned out without spending much time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 500 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips
- Red bell pepper: 1, sliced
- Yellow bell pepper: 1, sliced
- Carrot: 1 medium, julienned
- Broccoli florets: 150 g (1 cup)
- Snap peas: 100 g (1 cup), trimmed
- Spring onions: 2, sliced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 thumb-sized piece, peeled and grated
- Soy sauce: 4 tbsp
- Oyster sauce: 2 tbsp (or vegetarian alternative)
- Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
- Rice vinegar: 1 tbsp
- Cornstarch: 1 tsp
- Brown sugar: 2 tsp
- Water: 2 tbsp
- Rice: 250 g (1 1/4 cups) uncooked jasmine or basmati
- Toasted sesame seeds: 1 tbsp (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or scallions: chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice:
- Prepare rice according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.
- Make the Sauce:
- Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, cornstarch, brown sugar, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high. Stir-fry chicken until just cooked through and lightly golden, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables:
- Add a bit more oil if needed. Add garlic, ginger, and all vegetables except spring onions. Stir-fry 3 minutes until vibrant and crisp-tender.
- Add Chicken and Sauce:
- Return chicken. Pour in sauce. Toss all together and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients.
- Finish and Serve:
- Stir in spring onions, adjust seasoning. Serve hot over rice, garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired.
Save to Pinterest This dish was a huge hit at our family dinner, with everyone reaching for seconds. Even picky eaters enjoyed the blend of flavors and colors.
Required Tools
Wok or large skillet, saucepan for rice, sharp knife, cutting board, mixing bowls, whisk or fork
Allergen Information
Contains soy (soy sauce), shellfish (if oyster sauce used), sesame. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce alternative.
Nutritional Information
Each serving: Calories 425, Total Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 53 g, Protein 33 g
Save to Pinterest This easy chicken stir-fry brings fresh flavor to your weeknight dinner routine. Enjoy with your favorite rice and toppings.