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Quick 15-Minute Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

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A fast, healthy, and flavorful chicken stir-fry with fresh vegetables that comes together in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) sliced bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, green)
  • 1 cup (100g) snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 pound (450g) of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into bite-sized strips. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional), 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth or water. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Slice 1 cup (150g) of mixed bell peppers, 1 cup (100g) of snap peas, 1 medium carrot (thinly sliced), and 1 small onion. Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  4. Place your wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil and let it heat until shimmering.
  5. Add the sliced chicken to the hot pan in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed. Stir occasionally, cooking until the chicken is opaque and lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  6. Add a little more oil if the pan looks dry. Toss in the onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas. Stir constantly to keep veggies crisp-tender.
  7. Return chicken to the pan. Pour the sauce over everything. Stir well to coat and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken slightly and ingredients to meld.
  8. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking to get a good sear. Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Use oils with high smoke points like peanut or vegetable oil. Add vegetables in stages based on cooking times to keep them crisp. Substitute tamari for gluten-free soy sauce and use vegetable broth for vegetarian version.

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