Description
A quick and nutritious stir-fry bowl featuring tender chicken and a colorful mix of vegetables in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Ensure chicken is well coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and slice the bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, and carrot.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Add the vegetables: Add bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, and carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Serve: Remove from heat. Serve the flavor-packed chicken and veggie stir-fry over cooked rice or quinoa. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Oyster sauce is optional but adds an extra layer of flavor.
- Ensure vegetables are cut uniformly for even cooking.
- Do not burn the garlic and ginger when sautéing.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (stir-fry only)
- Calories: Approximately 300-400 (without rice/quinoa)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Approximately 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Varies