Best 6 Homemade Chicken Stir Fry Sauce Recipes

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Craving a quick and flavorful meal? Look no further than homemade chicken stir fry sauce! This versatile sauce is a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors that will elevate your stir fry to new heights. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a mouthwatering sauce that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. From classic brown sauce to spicy Szechuan sauce, there's a recipe out there to suit every palate. So gather your ingredients, heat up your wok, and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST STIR FRY SAUCE



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The BEST easy Stir Fry Sauce Recipe! Use this simple homemade sauce in your favorite stir fry recipes - chicken, beef, shrimp, or vegetable stir fry. This healthy sauce is made with fresh ginger and garlic; you can make it spicy or not.

Provided by Kristine Rosenblatt

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
crushed red pepper flakes, sriracha or sweet chili sauce (optional, for spicy sauce)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar or bowl. Whisk or shake (with a tight fitting lid on the jar) until fully combined.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • To use stir fry sauce to make stir fry: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok. Add 1 pound of protein (cubed chicken, sliced beef, shrimp, tofu, chickpeas, etc.) and cook until browned and almost cooked through. Transfer the protein to a clean plate. Add 1 more tablespoon of oil and 6 cups of chopped vegetables (broccoli, snow peas, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus, etc.) to the pan. Stir fry until crisp-tender. Return your protein to the pan. Add 1 cup of stir fry sauce (this full recipe) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened, stirring to evenly distribute the sauce. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 cup, Calories 79 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 719 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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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

2 cups white rice
4 cups water
⅔ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 head broccoli, broken into florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 onion, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon sesame oil

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 OR BEEF STIR-FRY SAUCE



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A good stir-fry sauce for beef or chicken and vegetables, best added after other ingredients are cooked. Pour over stir-fry and toss. Also great on rice.

Provided by TKinSA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Combine water, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, garlic powder, and ginger in a blender. Blend until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 677.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

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

HONEY CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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I'm a new mom, and my schedule is very dependent upon our young son, so I like meals that can be ready in as little time as possible. This all-in-one chicken stir fry recipe with a hint of sweetness from honey is a big time-saver. -Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch and water until smooth. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken and garlic 1 minute. Add honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, stir-fry vegetable blend in remaining oil just until tender, 4-5 minutes. Return chicken to pan. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STIR-FRY CHICKEN WITH GARLIC SAUCE



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Make and share this Stir-Fry Chicken With Garlic Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeMom

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, soy sauce, water, honey, 1 tablespoon oil, cornstarch and black/red pepper. Stir chicken into marinade and mix to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring once to twice.
  • In large skillet, heat remaining oil.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to skillet. Stir-fry about 5 minutes. Add reserved marinade; continue to cook and stir about 30 seconds until thickened.
  • Remove to platter. Garnish with green onion. Serve with snow peas, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality soy sauce: The soy sauce is one of the main ingredients in this sauce, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a soy sauce that is dark and thick, with a rich flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients: This recipe is a good starting point, but you can adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. For example, if you like a sweeter sauce, you can add more honey or brown sugar. If you like a spicier sauce, you can add more chili pepper flakes.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sauce: The sauce should be cooked until it is thick and bubbly, but be careful not to overcook it, or it will lose its flavor.
  • Serve the sauce immediately: This sauce is best served immediately after it is made. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, but it will lose some of its flavor over time.

Conclusion:

This homemade chicken stir-fry sauce is a quick and easy way to add flavor to your favorite stir-fry recipes. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, and it can be adjusted to suit your own taste. Whether you like your sauce sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious stir-fry, give this sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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