Description
This vibrant Chicken Stir Fry recipe combines tender, cubed chicken breast with colorful broccoli, bell peppers, and baby carrots, all tossed in a flavorful homemade sauce made from honey, low sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and a hint of ginger and garlic. Quick to prepare and packed with fresh ingredients, this healthy stir fry is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner that will impress with its bold, delicious taste.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
Vegetables
- 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)
Sauce
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the cubed chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in broccoli florets, yellow and red bell peppers, and sliced baby carrots. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Add aromatics: Add the minced ginger and garlic to the vegetables. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the corn starch and cold water until smooth. Then, add low sodium chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine.
- Combine and thicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over the top and stir everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the stir fry immediately, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- 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 about 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with its amazing flavor!
- Use low sodium soy sauce and chicken broth to keep the sodium content moderate.
- For extra spice, add more crushed red pepper flakes or fresh chili peppers.
- Feel free to swap vegetables according to your preference or seasonality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
