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Weeknight • Chicken

Speedy Saucy Chicken Stir-Fry

A lightning-fast stir-fry with tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Speedy Saucy Chicken Stir-Fry

Craving takeout but don't want the wait (or the cost)? This Speedy Saucy Chicken Stir-Fry will satisfy that craving in a flash! It's super customizable, packed with vibrant veggies, and coated in a delicious, easy-to-make sauce. Say hello to your new favorite weeknight meal!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian option)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients (soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and water) until smooth. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Add broccoli florets and red bell pepper slices to the same skillet (add another splash of oil if needed). Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add snap peas and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes more.

  4. Step 4

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Give the sauce a quick whisk (as cornstarch can settle) and pour it over the chicken and vegetables.

  5. Step 5

    Stir everything together constantly for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat all the ingredients. Remove from heat immediately.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.

Tips

  • Prep all your ingredients (chop vegetables, slice chicken, make sauce) before you start cooking – stir-fries cook very quickly!
  • Feel free to experiment with other vegetables like sliced mushrooms, carrots, or baby corn.

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