Best 6 Garlic Chicken Stir Fry With Quinoa Peppers Basil Recipes

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Garlic chicken stir fry with quinoa, peppers, and basil is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of savory chicken, tender quinoa, colorful peppers, and aromatic basil creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also customizable, so you can adjust the ingredients to suit your own tastes and preferences. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this garlic chicken stir fry is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND BASIL STIR-FRY



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If you see Thai basil (also called holy basil) at your market, give it a try. It has pointed leaves and tastes of mint, cinnamon, and licorice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (longer pieces cut crosswise in half again)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
2 bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or a mix, ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, larger leaves torn in half
Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated; season generously with salt and pepper.
  • In a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook half the chicken, turning once, until browned, but not completely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to plate. Set aside. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
  • To skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onion, and bell peppers; cook over medium-high heat, tossing often, until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken to pan; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Serve immediately, over white rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g

GARLIC CHICKEN STIR FRY



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A stir fry recipe I developed to satisfy a family of garlic lovers.

Provided by Teresa Shields

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons peanut oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced cabbage
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups sugar snap peas
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet. When oil begins to smoke, quickly stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, ginger root, green onions and salt. Stir fry until onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 4 cloves minced garlic and stir. Add sweet onions, cabbage, bell pepper, peas and 1/2 cup of the broth/water and cover.
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup broth/water, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch. Add sauce mixture to wok/skillet and stir until chicken and vegetables are coated with the thickened sauce. Serve immediately, over hot rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1363.8 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

GARLIC CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH QUINOA, PEPPERS & BASIL



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Categories     Chicken     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Organic Quinoa (prepared with chicken stock)
2 cups Chicken broth
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
4 tbsp olive oil (can also use garlic-infused olive oil)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
20 leaves fresh sweet basil, julienne
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare quinoa: over stovetop, 1 cup quinoa into 2 cups chicken broth until all water is absorbed 2. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces 3. heat large nonstick skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add chicken and saute for 5 minutes (or until golden brown) 4. Add onions, bell peppers; saute for 1 or 2 more minutes 5. add garlic and saute until peppers become slightly limp, but still bright, about 1 to 2 minutes 6. season with salt and pepper 7. remove pan from heat and add basil & quinoa. Toss until basil wilts. 8. season with Parmesan cheese.

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH QUINOA



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I based this quick and easy stir-fry recipe on a recommendation from Trader Joe's. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a South American grain, lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein and fat than white rice.

Provided by TajLV

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups chicken broth
20 leaves fresh basil, chopped
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the quinoa in the chicken broth as you would prepare rice (stovetop, microwave, or rice cooker), mixing in the basil just before serving.
  • Heat oil in a wok and stir fry the chicken till browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add vegetables; stir fry 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic, salt, pepper; continue to stir fry till peppers are slightly limp.
  • Top the quinoa with the stir fry mixture and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.4, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 486.3, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 45.2

GARLIC CHICKEN STRI FRY WITH QUINOA



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I was cleaning up and came across a tablet of hand written recipes that I had copied down from somewhere. I don't remember where they came from but I thought I should put them here for safe keeping. I haven't made this yet. I have never used quinoa.

Provided by Zaney1

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chicken breasts, cut into 1 in chunks
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup basil, chopped
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • For Quinoa:.
  • Boil broth.
  • Add quinoa and reboil.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 12-18 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let set 2-3 minutes.
  • For Stir Fry:.
  • Saute chicken , onion, pepper and garlic in olive oil.
  • Saute and stir until chicken is done, 5-8 minutes.
  • Stir basil and parmesan cheese into chicken mix.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.3, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 909.3, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 22.9

HONEY-GARLIC CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Honey-garlic chicken stir-fry--yeah, it's that good!

Provided by Alisa Provost

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
7 cloves garlic, sliced, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons honey, or to taste
4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided, or to taste
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen Asian vegetable medley
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 cups water
3 cups instant white rice (such as MinuteĀ®)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add honey and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; stir to coat chicken. Transfer chicken to a plate, leaving juices in the wok.
  • Add frozen vegetables, mushrooms, and remaining soy sauce to the wok. Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir chicken back into the wok and cook until no longer pink in the centers and sauce has reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir water and rice together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave on high until water is fully absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve chicken and vegetables over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 864 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your stir-fry.
  • Marinate the chicken: This will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over high heat: This will help to keep it juicy and flavorful.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Add the vegetables towards the end of cooking: This will help them to retain their color and crunch.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: This will bring all the ingredients together and make your stir-fry even more delicious.
  • Serve over rice or quinoa: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

This garlic chicken stir-fry with quinoa, peppers, and basil 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 preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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