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Quick Simple Chicken Stir Fry

This quick chicken stir fry delivers a full, colorful meal in just half an hour. Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a balanced savory-sweet sauce come together for a simple weeknight dish you can rely on again and again.
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keyword: Quick Simple Chicken Stir Fry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

Stir Fry Sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup tamari soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
Chicken Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion, sliced
 

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce:
    In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, tamari or coconut aminos, dry sherry, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and cornstarch (or arrowroot). Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken:
    Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. Cook the vegetables:
    Using the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Toss in the red bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, and onion. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  4. Combine everything:
    Return the chicken to the pan. Add the ginger and garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  5. Finish:
    Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion before serving, if desired.
 
Storage Tips
  • Refrigerator: Allow the stir fry to cool, then store in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months—rice freezes well alongside it.
 
Nutrition
Calories: 296 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 976mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3828 IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
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