Classic Chicken Stir Fry

🕒 Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🍽 Serves: 4
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Classic Chicken Stir Fry is the ultimate quick and satisfying meal that brings vibrant flavors and crisp textures to your dinner table. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and is packed with nutritious veggies and tender chicken, all coated in a savory sauce that hits all the right notes.

Ingredients for Classic Chicken Stir Fry

Chicken breast: This lean protein cooks quickly and absorbs the flavors of the sauce beautifully. Cutting it into thin strips ensures fast, even cooking. Vegetable oil: Perfect for high-heat cooking, it helps achieve a nice sear on the chicken and veggies. Broccoli florets: Add a nutrient-dense crunch and vibrant green color. Red bell pepper: Provides sweetness and a pop of color. Snow peas: Contribute a delightful crunch and mild sweetness. Garlic and ginger: These aromatic staples add depth and warmth to the dish. Soy sauce and oyster sauce: Create a savory, umami-rich base for the sauce. Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce, ensuring it clings to every bite. Chicken broth: Adds moisture and enhances flavor. Green onions: Finish the dish with a fresh, mild oniony taste. Salt and black pepper: Season to enhance all the other flavors.

Tips & Tricks

  • Prep everything before you start cooking; this dish moves fast!
  • Don’t overcrowd the wok; if needed, cook the chicken in batches to ensure a good sear.
  • Use a high-smoke-point oil, like vegetable or peanut oil, for best results.
  • If you like a bit of heat, add a dash of chili flakes to the sauce.

Serving Suggestions

This stir fry pairs beautifully with steamed jasmine rice or fluffy quinoa to soak up the savory sauce. For a lower-carb option, serve it over cauliflower rice. A side of simple cucumber salad with a light vinaigrette can add a refreshing contrast to the warm, umami-rich flavors of the stir fry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other vegetables?
Absolutely! Feel free to swap in veggies like carrots, snap peas, or mushrooms depending on what you have on hand.
What if I don’t have oyster sauce?
Hoisin sauce or a little bit more soy sauce can be a good substitute, though the flavor will be slightly different.
How can I make this gluten-free?
Use tamari instead of soy sauce, and make sure your oyster sauce is gluten-free.

Classic Chicken Stir Fry Recipe Walkthrough

Start by cutting the chicken into thin strips. This helps them cook quickly and evenly. Season the strips with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. Next, in a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth. Set this aside as it will be your stir fry sauce.

Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken strips. Cook them until they're golden brown, which should take about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set it aside; we’ll come back to it soon.

In the same wok, pour in the second tablespoon of oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring them around for about 30 seconds. You’ll know they’re ready when you catch that wonderful aroma. Quickly add in the broccoli, red bell pepper, and snow peas. Stir-fry these for about 4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Now, return the chicken to the wok and pour in the sauce mixture you prepared earlier. Stir continuously for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables. Just before serving, sprinkle the dish with green onions for that fresh finish.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy: Ready in under 30 minutes.
  • Healthy: Packed with fresh veggies and lean protein.
  • Customizable: Easy to adjust ingredients to your taste.
  • One-pan wonder: Minimal cleanup required.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup snow peas
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper.
2. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth; set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat.
4. Add chicken strips and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil.
6. Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Add broccoli, red bell pepper, and snow peas, stir-fry for about 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
8. Return the chicken to the wok and pour in the sauce mixture.
9. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly.
10. Garnish with green onions before serving.

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