Name: Chicken Stir Fry
Yield: 4

Skip the take out, this Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is the real deal. It’s packed with sautéed veggies, flavorful chicken, and a satisfying savory sauce all ready in 30 minutes or less!

AUthor’S NOTE

The Stir Fry That Saves A Busy Weeknight

If there’s one recipe I rely on when life gets busy, it’s this Chicken Stir Fry Recipe (though Salsa Chicken slow cooker is also a favorite). It’s a quick and straightforward meal that, honestly, my family looks forward to more than takeout.

Some of a reliable parts?

It comes together quick in just 30 minutes.
Everything cooks in one pan, so less cleanup!
It’s great for using up any veggies you have lying in the fridge.
Love the leftovers! With just a quick reheat, enjoy it the next day too.

Ingredients

Stir Fry:

Vegetable Oil: Used for stir-frying, provides the cooking medium.
Garlic & Ginger: Enhances all the flavors in your chicken stir fry.
Yellow Onion, Carrot, Sugar Snap Peas, Broccoli, Red Pepper: A mix of vegetables adding texture, color, and nutrients.
Chicken Breast: The protein component, adding substance to the dish.
skippable Additions (Red Pepper Flakes, Green Onion, Sesame Seeds): These add heat, freshness, and a crunchy texture.

Featured Comment

“This was soooooo good. My family went for seconds and it was a super quick dinner. I work 9-5 and so does my husband and sometimes you want to make a home cooked meal that is quick. This was it. And I am making it again tonight. “
– Sean

Mixing fresh vegetables and meat in the skillet.

How To Make Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Heat vegetable oil in a wide skillet or wok.
Sauté garlic and ginger briefly.
Add onion and cook until it begins to soften.
Add chicken and cook until it changes color from pink to white.
Incorporate carrots, sugar snap peas, broccoli, and red pepper, stirring constantly.
Pour in the prepared sauce and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and vegetables are crisp-tender.
serve while it is hot, optionally over rice, garnished with red pepper flakes, green onions, or sesame seeds.

Flavor-packed stir fry chicken served in a bowl over a bed of rice, ready to be enjoyed.

Best Chicken For Stir Fry

For this chicken stir fry recipe, use boneless chicken breast for a lean, quick-cooking option or thighs for more flavor. Cut into even, bite-sized pieces to cook evenly. Learn more here.

Quick Tip

To cut raw chicken without the fuss, freeze boneless breasts until slightly icy but not solid. The meat will hold still and cut much more easily than when it’s at its normal slipperiness!