Best 5 Faux Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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Faux chicken, also known as plant-based chicken or vegan chicken, has gained popularity as a meat alternative due to increasing concerns about animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and personal health. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to reduce your meat consumption, creating a stir-fry dish using faux chicken offers a delicious and versatile meal option. With various types of faux chicken available, ranging from soy-based to mushroom-based varieties, the possibilities for creating a satisfying faux chicken stir-fry are endless. Dive into this culinary adventure as we explore the art of crafting a flavorful and healthy stir-fry dish using faux chicken as the star ingredient.

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CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE



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This Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is so much better than takeout! The chicken with vegetables smothered in a garlic and ginger soy sauce with honey is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 zucchini (sliced or cubed)
2 Tbsp oil (divided)
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup broccoli (cut into florets)
1 small carrot (julienned or cubed)
8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 red pepper (cubed)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
1/2 onion (cubed)
½ cup cashews
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp cornstarch

Steps:

  • Trim chicken thighs of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces (about the same size as the chicken pieces).
  • Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
  • In a large pan (or wok), on med/high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken in a single layer. Cook chicken until browned, mixing as needed. Once cooked, remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil and the butter to skillet with the broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers, onion, and carrots. Cook until vegetables are crisp tender, mixing frequently.
  • Add chicken back to the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add the cashews then pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let stir fry simmer until the sauce thickens and is well incorporated with the remaining ingredients. Garnish with green onion and sesame seed before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 959 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE



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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

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 cup baby carrots (sliced )
2 tsp minced ginger
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp cold water
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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

CHICKEN & VEGGIE STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb broccoli florets
8 oz mushroom, sliced
3 tablespoons oil, for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup flour

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

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"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

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced celery (1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

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

FAUX-CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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This easy vegan stir-fry is loaded with fresh veggies and plant-based "chicken" fillets. Serve it over hot steamed brown or white rice, or in iceberg lettuce leaves.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 medium carrots, cut into thin slices
1 cup button mushrooms, quartered
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
⅔ pound vegetarian chicken substitute, diced
1 cup hot cooked rice
½ cup dry roasted cashews

Steps:

  • Stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, cornstarch, and red pepper in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a wok or extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and meatless fillets; cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Push mixture to edges of wok or skillet. Stir sauce and pour into center of wok. Cook until slightly thickened, then stir to coat vegetables and fillets; heat through. Serve over hot rice and sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1751.1 mg, Sugar 13 g

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will help ensure that the ingredients don't crowd each other and cook evenly.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat: This will help create a nice sear on the tofu and vegetables.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the ingredients in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Stir-fry the tofu and vegetables until they are tender: This will take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes: This will help the sauce thicken and coat the tofu and vegetables.
  • Serve over rice or noodles: This dish is traditionally served over rice or noodles, but you can also serve it over quinoa or cauliflower rice.

Conclusion:

This vegan stir-fry is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The tofu is a good source of protein and the vegetables provide a variety of nutrients. This dish is also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

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