A quick, colorful stir fry that brings together tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-savory sauce. It comes together fast—perfect for a weeknight meal that tastes like you put in way more effort than you did.
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
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 tsp minced ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
Stir Fry Sauce
1 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp cold water
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl, whisk the corn starch with the cold water until smooth.
Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Whisk again and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken (working in batches if the pan is crowded). Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Cook the Vegetables
Lower the heat to medium and pour the remaining tablespoon of oil into the skillet.
Add the broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. Cook, stirring now and then, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook for one more minute.
Combine Everything
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix it in with the vegetables.
Give the sauce a quick whisk, then pour it into the skillet. Stir gently to coat everything.
Bring the sauce to a boil and let it bubble for one minute.
Serve the stir fry as is, or pair it with rice or chow mein.NutritionCalories: 343 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 570 mg | Potassium: 709 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 19 g | Vitamin A: 3095 IU | Vitamin C: 89.1 mg | Calcium: 35 mg | Iron: 1.4 mg