This easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and the most delicious sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil! This healthy recipe takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with it’s amazing flavor! Makes sure to try my Easy Cashew Chicken and 20 Minute Sesame Chicken with Broccoli too!
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Chicken Stir Fry
If you are looking for quick and easy weeknight dinners, and I mean, who isn’t? Stir fry dinners are the way to go. You get your protein, your veggies, your everrrything in one skillet and less than 2o minutes later, the fam is at the table eating a healthy dinner. Can you say winning?
I am a huge fan of one skillet dinners and make them at least a few times each week. Meals like Cheesy Kielbasa, Rice and Broccoli Skillet, 20 Minute Skillet Chicken and Spinach Parmesan, and 20 Minute Skillet Monterey Chicken are what get me through the week, sanity intact.
This chicken stir fry is about as easy as it gets. It starts with some cubed chicken breast, although chicken thighs also work well. I like to start with the chicken when I’m making a stir fry because as they brown, they create a layer of flavor in the skillet. When the veggies get added, the pick up some of that flavor and then develop their own. It’s these layers that give so much depth to this easy recipe. And then it’s time for the sauce…
Chicken Stir Fry Sauce
I feel like the sauce can be often overlooked when making stir fry. It’s really what gives the dish so much flavor and pulls the entire meal together. The sauce I used for this stir fry is what makes it the best chicken stir fry recipe.
It’s a combination of these simple ingredients:
- Honey – for a touch of sweetness which makes this chicken stir fry universally loved by adults and kids alike.
- Toasted Sesame Oil – gives this dish some Asian flair. The oil is very strong so you don’t want to go crazy here.
- Soy Sauce – it’s just not a stir fry without soy sauce! Great flavor but make sure to buy low-sodium!
- Chicken Broth – this will thin out the sauce a bit and add some flavor.
- Corn Starch & Water – creates thickness in the sauce when brought to a boil at the end.
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – completely optional but adds great flavor and a bit of a kick to the dish.
Each ingredient plays a crucial role in the stir fry sauce so you really don’t want to leave anything out.
The fresh veggies and simple, delicious sauce are what really sets this stir fry apart from others. While it can be tempting to just use a bag of frozen stir fry mix, if you can, fresh is best.
What Kind of Vegetables Do You Put In Stir Fry?
I used one of my favorite stir fry veggies in this recipe, broccoli, along with carrots and peppers. You can use virtually any vegetable in a stir fry including snow peas, green beans, mushroom, onions, sugar snap peas, and green onions.
My boys are big time broccoli fans which came as a complete and total shock to me years ago when this revelation first came to light. Needless to say, they were a bit on the jealous side when I had the opportunity to visit an Earthbound Farm Organic broccoli farm a few weeks back, thanks to my ongoing partnership with Safeway.
I have been on several farm trips so far and let me tell you, they are always so eye opening. Lordy! So much work you guys! It never fails that I walk away with a newfound appreciation and respect for not just the produce, but the farmers and companies who are working so hard to get quality produce onto our tables.
After a wonderful farm tour, we headed to Carmel where we enjoyed a delicious lunch at Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand courtesy of Safeway, Foster Farms, La Tourangelle, and, of course Earthbound Farm. We had an opportunity to sample so many amazing products and create our own salads – so fun!
I was so excited to get home and pull together this easy chicken stir fry recipe featuring these fantastic brands and I know my people. You guys are prepping for the holidays, eating lots of sweets and treats, and in need of a healthy, fast dinner for your families.
For more recipe ideas, be sure to check out Earthbound Farm Organic, Foster Farms, and La Tourangelle. And head on over to Safeway online to get $20 off + FREE delivery, with your first online order when you spend $75 or more – enter promo code SAVE20. Valid before 12/31/18.
I sure hope you give this easy chicken stir fry a try soon!
More chicken recipes you MUST try!
- Easy Glazed Honey Balsamic Chicken
- Buttermilk Ranch Oven Fried Chicken
- Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
- Honey BBQ Chicken Strips
- The BEST Chicken Marinade Recipe
How To Make Chicken Stir Fry
Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 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
Stir Fry Sauce
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together corn starch and water. Add remaining ingredients (chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes) and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium high heat.
- Add chicken (in batches if necessary) and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, just until crisp tender. Add ginger and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine.
- Whisk stir fry sauce and pour over chicken and vegetables and stir gently to combine.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let boil for one minute.
- Serve with rice and/or chow mein if desired.
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Nicole says
THE BEST RECIPE!!!! One of my husbands favorite food is yakisoba from 30-Hop. I’ve tried so many times to recreate it only to be disappointed. I’d almost given up on trying and admitting the only time to get Chinese would be when I went out to eat $$$. HOWEVER, I still had a few boxes of Ramen (not the college ramen) that I needed to use so I went searching for a recipe. I came across this and thought it sounded easy. We changed the veggies up a little, but we did follow the sauce recipe exactly. My husband said this is the second best he’s had in his life (the first from 30-Hop)! My girls also loved it! This is a keeper! Next time we are going to try it with beef. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Bill Gibson, II says
I’ve used an electric wok made by Westinghouse for several years. An aunt gave it to me as a present. I go through periods when I don’t do any stir fry, and then I will go through a streak where I might have a stir fry meal for several days in a row. There are few meals that are as easy to prepare the ingredients, quick to cook and quick for cleanup. — I am planning to give an electric wok as a wedding present to a friend’s son, and that was the reason why I just bought a new electric wok, even though the one I have is still in working condition. I wanted to test the new wok before I bought another for a present. — I like chicken but I also find it easy to have a shrimp stir fry. — I also add some “Stir Fry Vegetables” that I can also get at WalMart. These come in a can and include baby corn, bean sprouts, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots.
Dave Claypool says
The sauce is certainly what makes it SPECIAL. Thanks so much!!!!
Kathy says
I made this stir fry and used all of the ingredients exactly as in the recipe adding cauliflower as well as the other veggies. We loved it! I will definitely make it again.
Best stir fry recipe I have made.
Aedan says
This was amazing. I did change the cook method a bit though. Instead of cooking the veggies and then adding the garlic, ginger, pepper, I put those into the oil first for a bit and then added the veggies. Those items’ flavor is in their oils so it infuses the base oil with the flavor and enhances it. Either way you make it though, I don’t see how this recipe could go wrong. I’ll definitely be making it again. Thank you!
Beth Sexauer says
I’ve made this five times. Love it! I do have a problem though, with the sauce being a little runny. Any suggestions to fix that?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Just cook a bit longer or add a little cornstarch slurry to it. Thanks Beth!
Bill Gibson, II says
I add a cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking, and in less than a minute it soaks up most of the moisture into a thick sauce.
Lisa Walsh says
Seriously the best stir-fry I ever made, WOW! Thank you Trish! And lots of sauce too, yummy!
Richard says
Next time I’d double up on the stir fry sauce , especially if you’re serving in with rice
craig says
The recipe worked very well and dinner was quick and tasty.. thanks. Will definitely cook this one again.
(BTW, as the previous comment suggested I reduced the amount of honey.)
Bill Gibson, II says
Instead of honey, I use a little Agave Nectar. I’m a Type 2 diabetic, so instead of sugar I usually use a little Splenda. But, I also like to add some pineapple chunks to my stir fry.
grocery store in raipur says
thank you for recipe of Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Kristin says
This has been my go-to stir fry recipe for a long time now. I make it regularly and my family loves it.
Missie says
Just started following the Mediterranean Diet so I swapped out corn starch for whole wheat flour. Swapped veggies because my husband is finicky. Did carrots, green pepper, mushrooms and scallions. Added a few cashews in the last minute then a sprinkle of sesame seeds to finish it. I had brown rice and the hubbs had white. Both agreed we need to make this once a week. Sooooooo good!!! He even even said we can make it together next time. He offered to chop and I will stir fry. A couples activity ❤️
B says
I did not make the stir fry but I did make the stir fry sauce and is delicious!!! Keeping it for my other stir fry recepies!
Bill Gibson, II says
I like the sauce you suggested, but lately I’ve also been using “Spicy Chili Crisp” from WalMart in my sauce. But WalMart also sells “Fried Chili in Oil” which appears to be the same product, and has the same flavor. This product has an addictive flavor and also adds a red color to the sauce. This product also had peanuts in it. I use the same Toasted Sesame Oil as you show. After years, I found that the toasted sesame oil was the flavor that I associate with fried rice.
Robyn Hales says
This is the best stir fry we’ve ever had! If I could give 10 stars, I would! The honey makes all the difference. Delicious !
Monica Augustine says
Just a bit too sweet, next time I would reduce the honey to half the amount. Otherwise, this is a very easy recipe for stir fry! Will try it again. TY