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Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Easy stir fry recipe with chicken, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, carrots and cashews in a homemade stir fry sauce.

Simple chicken vegetable stir fry recipe made with a sweet ginger garlic soy sauce in a bowl with two spoons.

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Easy chicken stir fry recipe with a side of fried rice and a spoon.

Stir fry made with chicken, broccoli, zucchini. peppers, and mushrooms in a skillet topped with sesame seeds.

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken (chicken breast or thighs)
  • 1/2 zucchini, sliced or cubed
  • 3 Tbsp oil, divided (olive oil or canola)
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 small carrot, julienned or cubed
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 red pepper, cubed
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 onion, cubed
  • ½ cup cashews

Stir Fry Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the stir fry sauce. Set aside.
  • Trim the hicken thighs of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces, about 1/2" pieces. Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces, keep them the same size as the chicken.
  • In a large skillet, over med/high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken. Saute until chicken is browned, stirring as needed. Once cooked, remove chicken from pan, cover and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil and the butter to skillet. Add the zucchini, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, red peppers and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring as needed. 
  • Return the chicken back to the pan. Add the garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
  • Add the cashews and pour the sauce into the skillet bring to a soft boil. 
  • Turn the heat down and allow the stir fry to simmer until the sauce thickens and is well incorporated, stir often. 
    Garnish with green onion and sesame seed before serving.

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HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN STIR FRY






INGREDIENTS
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided use
  • 1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. 
  • Add the broccoli and carrots and cook for approximately 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.
  • Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. 
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer - you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the vegetables back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.
  • In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey and soy sauce. 
  • In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds. 
  • Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
  • Serve immediately, with rice if desired.