Description
This healthy chicken stir fry is a quick, colorful, and nutrient-packed dish made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a naturally sweetened savory sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium white onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or Bragg’s liquid aminos)
- 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop vegetables and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken stock, soy sauce, sweetener, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and just cooked through, 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to skillet; stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Remove to avoid overcooking.
- Add broccoli to the pan and stir in sauce. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken, onions, and peppers to skillet. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap in any veggies you have—carrots, snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn work well.
- Frozen stir-fry vegetable mixes can be used in place of fresh.
- Bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks require longer cooking; shred or chop before adding back.
- Use cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
- Store leftovers up to 2 days in the fridge; reheat gently with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
