1-Prepare Your Stir Fry Sauce: First things first, let’s get that delicious sauce ready. In a medium bowl, whisk together the corn starch and cold water until smooth. This is important you don’t want lumpy sauce later! Next, add the chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if you’re using them for a little kick). Whisk everything together until well combined and set aside. Having this sauce ready to go before you start cooking is the secret to a stress-free stir fry experience.

2-Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. We want it hot, but not smoking. Add the chicken pieces (in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding), season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. You’ll know the chicken is done when it’s no longer pink inside. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.

3-Sauté the Vegetables: Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Now we’ll add the vegetables first the broccoli florets, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and sliced baby carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender. This usually takes about 4-5 minutes. We want them soft but still with a bit of bite, not mushy! Then add the minced ginger and minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can become bitter.

4-Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables. Pour the whisked stir fry sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Stir gently to combine everything and coat with the sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let it boil for one minute while the sauce thickens.

5-Time to Eat!: Your chicken stir fry is now ready! Serve it immediately over steamed rice and/or chow mein noodles if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for extra flavor and a pop of color. This dish is perfect for nights when you want something nutritious but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.