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Chicken with Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry
Zahra

Chicken with Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

A quick, savory, and healthy dinner option featuring tender velveted chicken and crisp fresh vegetables in a garlic ginger sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade)
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil divided
  • 2 cups broccoli florets bite-sized
  • 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas or snow peas
  • 1/2 cup carrots sliced thinly on a bias
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce for sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water for thickener

Equipment

  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken by combining the sliced meat with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes while you chop vegetables.
  2. Whisk together the chicken broth, oyster sauce, remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry in a small jar or bowl. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add a splash of water and cover for 1 minute to steam slightly.
  5. Toss in the bell peppers, snap peas, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Give the sauce mixture a quick whisk and pour it over the ingredients.
  7. Toss everything together until the sauce bubbles and thickens, coating the food evenly. This should take about 30-60 seconds. Remove from heat immediately and serve.

Notes

  • Slice chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  • Prep all vegetables before turning on the stove.
  • Serve over steamed white rice or noodles.