Homemade Chicken Stir Fry
A quick and flavorful homemade chicken stir fry packed with colorful vegetables and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup baby carrots halved lengthwise
- 2 tsp ginger freshly minced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper yellow bell pepper sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 garlic cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper red bell pepper sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 3 tbsp soy sauce preferably Kikkoman
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water to create slurry
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil adds rich, nutty flavor
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken cubes and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add ginger, garlic, and vegetables; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Mix soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch slurry; pour over vegetables and chicken. Cook until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle with toasted sesame oil, toss to combine, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.