chicken stir-fry

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

Chicken stir-fry combines crispy chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, onion, and snow peas in a savory ginger sauce with a hint of heat. It quickly comes together and can be made in a wok or a large skillet. Anyone can make amazing Chicken stir-fry right in their own kitchen with these helpful tips on mastering stir-fry.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken stir-fry

  • 1 1/4 lb
    boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in thin bite size closes
  • 2 Tbsp
    low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp
    fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 sm
    onion diced
  • 1 lg
    bell pepper diced (you can use any color, but red is sweeter)
  • 1/2 lb
    snow peas
  • 2 c
    broccoli florets

How To Make chicken stir-fry

  • 1
    In a large Ziploc bag, combine the chicken, soy sauce, ginger, and corn starch. Shake to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes, turning frequently.
  • 2
    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes or until it is cooked through, stirring several times. Cook in small batches removing the cooked chicken to a plate.
  • 3
    Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over high heat. Add the onions and bell peppers, and cook for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; stirring frequently. Remove them to a plate. Add the snow peas and cook for 1-1½ minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove them to a plate with the rest of the vegetables.
  • 4
    If necessary, add another 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup of water and place a lid on the skillet for the last minute of cooking. Remove the broccoli to the plate with the other vegetables.
  • 5
    In a small bowl, whisk the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and corn starch. If desired, add ginger and/or sambel oleck. Add to the skillet over medium-low heat and cook until thickened
  • 6
    Add the chicken and vegetables back to the skillet and stir to coat and warm.

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