Ready in less than 30 minutes, this Easy Chicken Stir Fry is perfect for a simple family dinner! Serve it as is or with rice, and you have yourself a meal to remember! The rich sauce is so addicting. I’m sure you’re going to love it. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 sticks celery, diced
- ½ green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp peanut oil
- ½ c onion, sliced
- ¾ c baby carrots, quartered
- 2 c broccoli florets
- White Pepper/Salt, to taste
- 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- ½ red bell pepper
- Sauce:
- ¼ tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
- ¼ c chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Sweet and Sour Sauce, I use La Choy brand
- 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- Optional Garnishes:
- Cashews, peanuts, green onions, sesame seeds, crunchy chow mein noodles
INSTRUCTIONS
Add water and cornstarch into a large bowl, then whisk until well blended. Add the rest of the ingredients for the sauce, then whisk until well incorporated.
Place a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add peanut oil and allow it to become hot.
Add garlic and onions into the hot skillet, then sauté for a few minutes until aromatic and translucent.
Turn the heat up to medium-high heat, then add the chicken and cook for a few minutes until brown.
Add the broccoli, then cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the rest of the veggies into the skillet, then cook for 2 more minutes. Pour in the sauce and stir until well blended. Simmer the mixture for a few minutes until thick. Remove from the heat.
Sprinkle the garnishes over each serving.
Serve right away. Enjoy!
NOTES
Feel free to use beef tips, ground chicken, sausage, or ground turkey for this recipe. Nutrition Facts: Calories: 316 kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 1043mg, Potassium: 770mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 4165IU, Vitamin C: 77mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 2mg