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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Lisa Marie says
Tried this for the 1st time last night. I will now be one of our favorites. It was sooo good
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you SO much! Have a great week!
Diana says
Made this tonight! It was delicious! I added a ton of vegetables and it easily fed my family of four. I will add it to our rotation for sure.
christin says
This is amazing and delicious!! Can you make it a beef stir fry by switching the chicken broth and adding beef broth and beef instead of chicken?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes, you sure can! And it’s delicious!
Caitilin says
SO tasty! I cook a lot but stir fry was something I never really thought to make. This recipe is SO good and lends itself really well to personal touches and tastes. The sauce is super tasty. Served over rice and garnished with green onions.
Lindsey says
Wow! My first attempt at a stir fry. It was an excellent recipe to go off of. I added snap peas, bean sprouts, and a little white onion for additional veggies. I double the recipe also and there was no issue there. The way the sauce thickens at the end is amazing. My finicky boyfriend even said “really good babe” as he was stuffing his face. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes, definitely add your favorite veggies, we swap those in and out all the time. So glad you enjoyed the stir fry!
Maz says
This was quick and easy. My husband said, “this is so good” at least 5 times! Thank you.
Val says
Great easy recipe. Only had onion, garlic & frozen peas. Served over cauliflower rice.
Delicious! Thanks for helping me pull off a quick dinner
Kim says
Great recipe, love the sauce!
Kathleen Douglas says
This was SO good! The sauce was perfect, just the right amount of sweetness. Will definitely be making this again.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I appreciate that so much, thanks Kathleen!
Adam Dukes says
Great recipe! May have missed it but I was unsure of how long I should be cooking the food with the sauce post boiling for 1 minute. Might be more of a feel thing, but as a beginner cooker , it would’ve been nice to have that extra level of detail . Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Adam! That’s it, that’s the end of the recipe. Just the 1 minute and then serve.
Lee-L says
As someone who wasn’t taught to cook and teaching myself, this recipe is so easy to follow and put together. My significant other and daughter love it. I don’t put in the red pepper flakes because my daughter doesn’t like anything spicy. I’m sure it would be even better with it, however, we are all perfectly satisfied without it. I thought about buying a stir fry sauce until I realized how easy it was to make my own. It is definitely deserving of all five stars for someone like me who normally hates cooking. I don’t mind making this at all.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much!
Shirley says
Made it tonight for supper. WOW better then any takeout I can think of. Easy, simple and very satisfying. Thank you for the great recipe.
Kari says
Made this for dinner tonight. Absolutely delicious and easy to make. Will definitely make again.
Marsha says
This is an awesome recipe! I have made this about 4 times with slight variations and every single time the entire family loves this recipe. The sauce is amazing and adding pineapple really takes it over the top. This has certainly made it into our rotation. Thank you for all of your hard work and fantastic recipes!
Marcia Rostien says
This is so easy to make and delicious! Definitely a keeper!