Craving a quick and flavorful meal? Look no further than chicken stir fry! This classic dish combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a savory sauce, making it a perfect option for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. With its versatility, you can customize the ingredients to suit your taste preferences and dietary restrictions, making it a crowd-pleasing dish that's easy on your wallet too. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your wok or skillet, and prepare to whip up a mouthwatering chicken stir fry that will have your taste buds dancing!
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
EASY CHICKEN STIR FRY
Easy Chicken Stir Fry that's perfect for any night of the week. This recipe is my family's favorite and is made with healthy and delicious ingredients.
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Categories Lunch Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Start by chopping and slicing all the vegetables and the chicken.
- In a large wok, heat up the sesame seed oil and olive oil. Add the chicken and stir fry until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce and salt and pepper.
- Add the carrots, celery, red pepper, broccoli, mushrooms, and baby corn to the wok. Pour the sauce over the veggies and chicken and toss well.
- Before turning off the heat, add the bean sprouts, green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 2106 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN STIR-FRY
A quick and easy dish to prepare, this chicken stir-fry is packed with veggies. Try adding bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, snap peas, or any of your favorite vegetables. Serve it with white or brown rice, or noodles.
Provided by Katie Sechrist
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and corn starch in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Mix ginger, garlic, and red pepper into sauce; coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bell pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli, carrots, and onion until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and keep warm.
- Remove chicken from marinade, reserving liquid. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken until slightly pink on the inside, about 2 minutes per side; return vegetables and reserved marinade to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 161.4 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 67.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1790.4 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE
This easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and the most delicious sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil! This healthy recipe takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with it's amazing flavor!
Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout
Categories Dinner
Time 18m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together corn starch and water. Add remaining ingredients (chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes) and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium high heat.
- Add chicken (in batches if necessary) and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, just until crisp tender. Add ginger and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine.
- Whisk stir fry sauce and pour over chicken and vegetables and stir gently to combine.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let boil for one minute.
- Serve with rice and/or chow mein if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Steps:
- While assembling the other ingredients, soak the noodles in hot water to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- To make the sauce, in a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth with the cornstarch. Add the soy, hoisin, sugar, and sherry, if using, whisk, and set aside.
- Heat a wok over high heat. Add the oil and when hot and nearly smoking, add the green onions, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 10 to 15 seconds. Add the chicken and stir-fry until turning opaque and nearly cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the sauce, stir and toss, cooking until the chicken is all the way cooked through and the sauce is thick, about 2 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the pan. Add the noodles, toss, and cook to warm through, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Transfer the stir-fry to a platter and garnish with additional green onions. Arrange the noodles on the side and serve immediately.
WORLDS BEST CHICKEN STIR-FRY FOR TWO
This is quite possibly the most flavorful stir-fry I have ever eaten. It is very quick and very easy. Don't let the list of ingredients intimidate you because most of them you will find on your shelf already. Enjoy, Chef David Magazu.
Provided by David Magazu
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Saute sliced chicken in hot oil until one side is cooked and then add white onion while turning chicken.
- Cook until onions are very soft.
- Toss in red and green peppers, mushrooms and green onion and continue sauteing over med/high heat.
- Stir in Cilantro, garlic powder, ginger, salt and pepper.
- (If you use a very salty soy sauce you might not want to add salt)
- Continue cooking until red and green peppers are soft.
- Once peppers are soft stir in Marsala wine and soy sauce, continue cooking over med/high heat until almost all of the liquid has evaporated and you are left with a thick sauce.
- Pour over a bed of rice and serve.
- NOTE*It is very important to keep cooking until nearly all of the liquid has evaporated because you want the flavor of the soy sauce and wine on the vegetables NOT on the plate in a puddle.
- If you prefer extra sauce for the rice just use more soy sauce and wine but make sure you burn off most of the excess water or your dish will lack flavor and be too liquidy.
- Adding a little extra olive oil will always help to thicken the sauce.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 888.9, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1101.5, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.6, Protein 35.4
CHICKEN STIR-FRY
"This is a tasty, healthy meal that everyone in my house enjoys!" reports Lori Schlecht of Wimbledon, North Dakota.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut chicken into 1/2-in. strips; place in a resealable plastic bag. Add cornstarch and toss to coat. Combine the soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder; add to bag and shake well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , Add remaining oil; stir- fry the broccoli, celery, carrots and onion for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add water and bouillon. Return chicken to pan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 14g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SIMPLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY
With three kids at home and a full-time job, I always needed dinners that were extra quick and easy. This peanutty stir-fry is still a favorite after 15 years. -Cheryl Murphy, Delta, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil. Add pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Add salsa, peanut butter and soy sauce; stir until peanut butter is blended. Stir in chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
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
EASY CHICKEN STIR-FRY
This seriously simple meal is the thing to make on nights when you don't know what to cook. Chicken breast, onions, bell pepper and snow peas come together in an ultra-fast stir-fry with a silky, flavorful sauce that'll be on the table in a matter of minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and honey. Beat with fork until smooth. Set aside.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Swirl pan to coat sides with oil. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until cooked through. Add serrano chile, garlic and gingerroot; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm.
- Wipe out skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add snow peas; cook 30 to 60 seconds longer, until softened.
- Return chicken mixture to skillet. Stir sauce; add to chicken and vegetables in skillet. Heat to boiling. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in sesame seed. Serve with rice, lime wedges, green onions and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY STIR FRIED CHICKEN
Make and share this Easy stir fried chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by najwa
Categories Chicken
Time 22m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a saucepan, add the chicken and cook until inside is white.
- (I use cooking spray).
- Remove chicken, add onions and cook until soft, return chicken to saucepan and add green bell pepper and jalapeno.
- Season with salt and pepper, add cabbage and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the last three ingredients and cook for a few minutes longer.
- Goes well with rice or pita.
SNAPPY CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Don't just reheat leftover chicken, stir-fry it up with some frozen vegetables (the ones you have hiding in your freezer) for a super-fast weeknight meal. We don't call this recipe "snappy" for nothing. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger and pepper flakes; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry vegetable blend in oil for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender., 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 with almonds.,
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your stir-fry comes together quickly and easily.
- Use a Wok or Large Skillet: A wok or large skillet is essential for stir-frying. The wide surface area allows you to cook the ingredients quickly and evenly.
- High Heat: Stir-fries are cooked over high heat. This helps to sear the ingredients and lock in their flavors.
- Stir Constantly: Stirring constantly is key to preventing the ingredients from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Don't Overcook: Stir-fries are cooked quickly, so be careful not to overcook the ingredients. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy, and overcooked meat will become tough.
- Add Sauce at the End: Adding the sauce at the end of the cooking process helps to prevent it from burning.
- Serve Immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately after they are cooked. This ensures that they are hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Stir-fries are a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy a healthy meal. By following these tips, you can make sure that your stir-fries are always flavorful and successful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give stir-fry a try!
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