Description
Savory chicken stir-fry whisks diners on a quick culinary journey through Asian-inspired flavors. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken dance together in a sizzling wok, promising a delightful meal that satisfies your craving for bold, fresh cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 grams) bell peppers (red, yellow, green), chopped
- 1 cup (100 grams) broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Slice chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking and quick marination.
- Create a flavorful marinade by whisking soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, then submerge chicken completely for 15-20 minutes to enhance depth of flavor.
- Heat a large wok or skillet to medium-high temperature, adding olive oil until it ripples and appears glossy.
- Transfer marinated chicken into hot oil, spreading pieces evenly to ensure golden caramelization, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- Introduce bell peppers and broccoli florets into the skillet, tossing quickly to maintain vegetable crispness and vibrant color, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle minced garlic during final cooking moments, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and distribute aromatic essence throughout the dish.
- Transfer the sizzling stir-fry onto a bed of steamed rice or noodles, drizzling remaining marinade as a complementary sauce to intensify overall taste profile.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by using high heat and avoiding overcrowding the pan, ensuring chicken and vegetables get a perfect golden-brown sear.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, maintaining the same rich umami taste.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to create a smooth cooking process, keeping everything chopped and ready within arm’s reach for quick assembly.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef to suit different dietary preferences and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg