Are you craving a quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight meal? Look no further than chicken and vegetable stir-fry! This classic dish is a culinary delight that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a savory sauce, all coming together in a symphony of flavors. As you embark on your culinary journey to create the perfect chicken and vegetable stir-fry, this article will guide you through the essential steps, providing tips, tricks, and a comprehensive guide to help you achieve stir-fry mastery. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of wok cooking, let's delve into the world of chicken and vegetable stir-fry and unlock the secrets of this delectable dish.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN & VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
You can't beat a stir-fry when you want a light entree that's filling and loaded with flavor. Pepper flakes give this classic combination a welcome zip. -Samuel Onizuk, Elkton, MD
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red pepper and onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
VEGETABLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY
"Use any combination of vegetables you choose in this stir-fry," suggests Michelle Haviland of Healdsburg, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry the chicken, garlic and ginger in hot oil for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In a large skillet, stir-fry broccoli, carrots and cauliflower in the remaining oil for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add snow peas; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir broth mixture; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add chicken; cook until heated through. Top with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN & VEGGIE STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY
Getting take-out is a crave-worthy indulgence. And with our easy chicken veggie stir fry recipe, you can recreate the magic of a Chinese takeout right in your very own kitchen. Feel free to mix up the protein or vegetables depending on what you have in your fridge. The simple sauce packs a flavor punch that will bring the dish together, no matter what.
Provided by Robin Broadfoot
Categories Dinner
Time 32m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pan on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until cooked through and browned. Remove cooked chicken from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add mushrooms. When the mushrooms start to soften, add broccoli florets and stir-fry until the broccoli is tender. Remove cooked mushrooms and broccoli from the pan and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Return the chicken and vegetables to the saucy pan, stir until heated through.
- Serve with hot rice or noodles.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 4 grams
STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. Simple, quick, and easy. Serve over rice.
Provided by Michael Scovetta
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe skillet clean.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1265 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
CHICKEN 'N' VEGETABLE STIR FRY
This is a recipe that I adopted. I love anything stir fried. I like spicy stir fried and this recipe is easily spiced up to satisfy individual tastes with the addition of red pepper flakes.
Provided by Julie in TX
Categories Chicken Breast
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large skillet, heat oil and cook chicken with vegetables over medium- high heat, stirring constantly. 10 minutes or until chicken is golden and vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Thoroughly blend golden onion recipe soup mix, cornstarch, ginger, water, soy sauce and vinegar; stir into chicken mixture.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered t minutes or until sauce is thickened.
- Serve over hot rice and garnish, if desired, with sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds.
- MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
- Omit oil and degrease ginger to 1/4 t.
- In 2-quart casserole, heat chicken, uncovered, at HIGH (Full Power) 4 minutes or until almost done; remove chicken and drain.
- Add vegetables to casserole and heat uncovered 5 minutes at HIGH (Full Power).
- Thoroughly blend golden onion soup mix, cornstarch, ginger, water, soy sauce and vinegar; stir into vegetables.
- Heat uncovered 5 minutes on HIGH (Full Power) or until sauce is thickened, stirring once.
- Return chicken to casserole and heat 1 minute or until heated through.
- Let stand covered 5 minutes.
- Serve and garnish as above.
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until starting to brown, stirring constantly. Add onions, carrots, and peppers and cook 1 minute. Add snap peas, corn and broccoli and cook 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and cook 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a small bowl and add to wok. Simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Serve over rice.
CHICKEN AND CHINESE VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
This is a fantastic stir-fry dish that tastes like it came straight from a good Chinese restaurant! It never fails to get rave reviews from my family and friends! Serve it hot over white or brown rice.
Provided by Laura
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the chicken, oyster sauce, and soy sauce in a mixing bowl until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce; set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion is limp, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and marinade. Cook and stir until the chicken has browned and is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of water; season with pepper and sugar. Add the water chestnuts, snow peas, and broccoli. Cover; boil until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water. Stir into the boiling mixture; cook until thick and no longer cloudy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 500.1 mg, Sugar 4 g
EASY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
This is my own creation. It goes great with white rice, jasmine rice, or fried rice, plus icy orange soda and, of course, La Choy® crispy fried noodles!
Provided by Sandi Nicol
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large wok over high heat. Add chicken, water chestnuts, celery, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, bean sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, stir-fry sauce, garlic, green onion, sesame seeds, ground ginger, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender to taste and chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 864.6 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
STIR FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Make and share this Stir Fry Chicken and Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mariposa13
Categories Chicken
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until starting to brown, stirring constantly.
- Add onions, carrots, and peppers and cook 1 minute.
- Add snap peas, corn and broccoli and cook 2 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and cook 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a small bowl and add to wok.
- Simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 691.2, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 9.7, Protein 35.2
CHICKEN VEGETABLE STIR FRY
If you're in the mood for an Asian-inspired dish but don't have much time, this is the recipe for you! You can feed a family of four in just 20 minutes, and everyone will love this combination of chicken breast, veggies, and sauces.
Provided by Uncle Ben's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips UNCLE BEN'S®
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken, peppers, and onion 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables soften and chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in bean sprouts and pea pods; cook 1 minute. Stir in water, soy sauce, and fish sauce.
- Meanwhile heat rice as directed on package. Stir into chicken mixture, heating about 2 minutes until thoroughly combined. Garnish with sesame seed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 886.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
CHICKEN VEGGIE STIR FRY
My family loves this recipe. Enjoy!
Provided by ANNIEM
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok and saute chicken until cooked through (no longer pink).
- Stir in celery and zucchini and stir fry for 3 minutes; then add mushrooms and spinach and stir fry another 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
- Meanwhile, bring salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Prepare ramen noodles according to package directions, then stir ramen into prepared rice and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, oil and soy sauce. Mix well and stir mixture into chicken and vegetables, then stir in rice and noodles. Mix all together and simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 695.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
25 minutes is all it takes to make a one-dish dinner of chicken, pasta and veggies.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion and chicken; cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in water and vermicelli. Heat to boiling. Cover; cook 3 minutes.
- Stir in peas and stir-fry sauce. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until peas are thoroughly heated. Remove from heat. Stir in garlic salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1730 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
STIR FRY VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN
Make and share this Stir Fry Vegetables and Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Melinda 2
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Marinate Chicken in Soy Sauce, in refrigerator 30 minutes to over night. Coat Chicken with Cornstarch just before cooking.
- Heat a couple tablespoons canola oil in wok, Stir Fry Chicken at med/high heat (about 5 min.) until it is no longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Heat a little more canola oil in pan, add onion and garlic, stir fry about 1 minute. Then add carrots, celery stir fry another minute then add peas and broccoli and continue to cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add sauce, bring to a boil. Add waterchestnuts, bean sprouts and chicken. Stir fry another 2 minutes.
- Serve over Hot Steamed Rice.
- *Chili oil can be sprinkled on to add some spice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.6, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 1310.6, Carbohydrate 106.5, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 9.3, Protein 29.8
CHICKEN-VEGGIE STIR-FRY
An inviting combination of chicken, vegetables, fresh herbs, and garlic--you'll be making this one again soon.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken; toss until evenly coated.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on outside and no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil until hot. Cook onion, bell pepper and peas in oil about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in broth, vinegar and lemon pepper seasoning. Cook about 1 minute or until hot. Sprinkle with oregano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
I've made this dish many times. The ingredients (mainly the veggies) sometimes vary depending on what I have on hand, but it always turns out delicious.
Provided by abbydabby
Categories Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spray wok or large skillet, add broth and crushed garlic, heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken breast pieces and cook on medium heat for 7 minutes.
- Add onion, mushrooms, peppers, carrots, water chestnuts, bok choy (without leaves), stir-fry sauce and water. Allow to cook covered over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Prepare rice according to directions.
- Add peanuts to stir-fry mixture and cook 2-3 more minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 254.4, Carbohydrate 71.1, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 8.6, Protein 43.5
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before starting, prepare all ingredients and sauces. This will make the cooking process smoother and faster.
- Use high heat: Stir-fries are cooked quickly at high heat. This helps retain the vegetables' texture and flavor.
- Stir constantly: Stirring prevents the ingredients from sticking to the pan and ensures even cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Cooking in batches prevents the ingredients from steaming rather than frying.
- Season to taste: Adjust the seasonings according to your preference.
- Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best enjoyed when served hot.
Conclusion:
This comprehensive guide provides various chicken and vegetable stir-fry recipes to cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a classic stir-fry, a spicy Szechuan-style dish, or a healthier low-carb option, there's a recipe here to suit your needs. With its detailed instructions, helpful tips, and mouthwatering images, this article equips home cooks with the knowledge and inspiration to create flavorful and satisfying stir-fries that will impress family and friends alike.
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