Ingredients
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 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
– 2 teaspoons minced ginger
– 2 minced garlic cloves
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons cold water
– 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
– 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
– Optionally, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
– 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1-Getting started with this chicken stir fry is straightforward, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly it comes together. First, season your 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breast cubes with salt and pepper, then cook them in 1 tablespoon of divided olive oil over high heat until they’re golden and just done, which takes about 5 minutes. Set the chicken aside so you can focus on the veggies next.
2-While the chicken rests, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet. Add your fresh vegetables 2 cups broccoli florets, 1/2 yellow bell pepper in 1-inch pieces, 1/2 red bell pepper in 1-inch pieces, and 1/2 cup sliced baby carrots and stir-fry them until they’re crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. This keeps their bright colors and nutrients intact, making the dish both tasty and healthy. For more flavor, toss in the 2 teaspoons of minced ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves at this point and stir for another 30 seconds until they’re fragrant.
3-Now, bring everything together by adding the cooked chicken back to the skillet. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sauce: start with 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed into 2 tablespoons cold water, then stir in 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth, 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, and optionally 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for some heat. Pour this mixture over your chicken and veggies, let it boil for one minute until it thickens, and you’re done. Serve it hot with rice or chow mein, and enjoy a meal that takes just 18 minutes from start to finish. If you’re looking for a sweet side, try this apple crisp recipe from our site to balance the savory flavors.
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๐ฅ Keep your skillet or wok very hot throughout cooking – this is the secret to getting that authentic restaurant-style sear on the chicken and keeping vegetables crisp-tender
๐ฅ Cut all vegetables into uniform sizes so they cook evenly and finish at the same time for the perfect texture in every bite
๐ฏ Prepare all ingredients before you start cooking (mise en place) – stir frying moves quickly and you won’t have time to chop or measure once the heat is on
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
