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.
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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.
Nutrition
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Deliska says
Great recipe! Great flavor. Better than any stir fry recipe I have tried before. I added shrimp and Chicken. Yummy!!!
Pam says
Not only did me and my husband live this but my parents did as well. I did use all fresh produce plus I added bean sprouts and water chestnuts to my stir fry and it turned out beautifully!
I also made this for my company’s pot luck and it really was a big hit!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m so glad! Thanks so much for stopping by Pam!
Scott says
Hi! I was wondering, how much is a serving considered…. 1 cup, maybe?
thanks for the recipe….it is DELICIOUS!!!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
About 1 cup, yes!
Olivia says
Absolutely wonderful! I know a good stir-fry when I taste one 🙂 This is by far the best recipe for the dish that I’ve tried. I steamed the broccoli and carrots in the microwave for two minutes so I wouldn’t have to cook them long in the frying pan. Also, I didn’t want a really sweet stir-fry just a hint so I lessened the honey and also the sesame oil (it can be over powering). I love heat, though, so I went heavy on the crushed red pepper flakes. This was perfect for me, and definitely a keeper on the weekly meal plan rotation. I am also going to try different variations like veggies (only) and different proteins. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Excellent Olivia! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Rosebud says
This is my first time doing this and i absolutely love love it. The honey, the sweetness caught me off guard. I was totally amazed. Thanks for sharing..
Erica Williams says
It sounds delicious! But quick question, Are the above calculated calories and nutrition info including rice? or just the chicken, veggies and sauce?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
The nutrition information does not include rice, hope that helps!
Jo-Ann Evoy says
Really delicious stir fry! Definitely will make again.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Jo-Ann!
Sharon says
Made this tonight with my teenage daughter the receipe was quick and easy and fun to make together. The end result was absoulty fabulous so so tasty. A new favourite in our house my daughter was so happy because she’s always looking for tasty easy receipes for when she goes off to college next year…Thank you so much for sharing can’t wait to try your other receipes!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I appreciate this SO much Sharon, thank you!
June says
I want to make this!! But we love noodles more than rice, do you recommend more sauce if I plan on adding noodles in the mix?
Or keep it the same?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can double the sauce recipe if you like it more saucy, regardless of whether you want noodles or rice served with it.
Cindy says
I’m worried with all that honey, it will be too sweet. What can I do to make it less sweet?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can use a little less honey…
Monica says
I have made this dish twice and each time time felt it benefited by doubling the sauce. Otherwise, it’s perfect. Thanks so much.
Kim says
Love. stir-fry and civk with Vegas. Are a classic. And so is jasmine rice
Connie says
Soooo good!!! I doubled the sauce and used half the red pepper flakes since we really don’t like it too ‘hot’ and it turned out great!!
Penney says
Cooked up the chicken stir fry tonight with all fresh veggies over rice and it was delish!!! Will definitely keep making this dish. Thank you for sharing.
Kristen Smith says
I have made this three times and it is delicious! I use the peppers, carrots, onions, sugar snap peas and water chestnuts…and add a little sriracha into the sauce. Thank you for this recipe!!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Kristen! I love that you’re making it your own!
Magda says
Hooray!! I did it with various twist & it was a delight! Thanks ❤️
Kat says
This is by FAR , my favorite stir fry recipe! I have to make it every week with varying vegetables and proteins, and add a little more of the red pepper flakes because I like things spicy. (Step mom is Thai so I grew up on spice/heat!)
Kevin says
Very good flavor and quick and easy recipe.
My chicken and vegetable cooking times were a bit longer than predicted.
Will definitely make again
Holli says
Wonderful stir fry recipe –my favorite that I’ve tried so far! Thanks for sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Holli!