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Chicken Breast Stir Fry Recipe for Busy Weeknights
Youssef Hb

Chicken Breast Stir Fry

This chicken breast stir fry is the ultimate weeknight solution for a healthy, protein-packed dinner. By combining tender chicken with crisp, vibrant vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots, you achieve a restaurant-quality meal in under 45 minutes. The savory sauce, infused with fresh ginger and garlic, perfectly glazes the protein and produce for a comforting yet light dish that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 large onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into matchsticks

Method
 

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic in a bowl to create the sauce.
  2. Toss sliced chicken with half of the sesame oil and a splash of the sauce mixture to marinate.
  3. Heat remaining sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken to the hot pan and stir-fry until cooked through, then remove from pan.
  5. Add broccoli, carrots, onions, and bell peppers to the same pan, stir-frying until tender-crisp.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce.
  7. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  8. Serve hot over prepared white rice.

Notes

Ensure you slice the chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness. Feel free to use any leftover vegetables in your fridge to make this dish your own. For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.