Best 8 Chicken Marinara Stir Fry Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our diverse collection of chicken marinara stir-fry recipes. Embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we present a symphony of taste sensations, ranging from the classic and comforting to the innovative and tantalizing. Each recipe is carefully crafted to offer a unique interpretation of this beloved dish, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or seek a contemporary twist, our curated selection caters to every palate. From the zesty tang of lemon and the vibrant freshness of basil to the subtle smokiness of sun-dried tomatoes and the rich, savory depth of mushrooms, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. Get ready to stir-up a flavorful storm in your kitchen and elevate your weeknight dinners or special occasion feasts to new heights of culinary excellence.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE



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This Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is so much better than takeout! The chicken with vegetables smothered in a garlic and ginger soy sauce with honey is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 zucchini (sliced or cubed)
2 Tbsp oil (divided)
1 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
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp cornstarch

Steps:

  • Trim chicken thighs of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces (about the same size as the chicken pieces).
  • Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
  • In a large pan (or wok), on med/high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken in a single layer. Cook chicken until browned, mixing as needed. Once cooked, remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil and the butter to skillet with the broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers, onion, and carrots. Cook until vegetables are crisp tender, mixing frequently.
  • Add chicken back to the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add the cashews then pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let stir fry simmer until the sauce thickens and is well incorporated with the remaining ingredients. Garnish with green onion and sesame seed before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 959 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN STIR FRY MARINADE



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This 30 minute chicken stir fry marinade recipe is packed with bold tastes, plenty of bright vegetables, and a wonderful sweet sauce. You won't believe how easy it is to make!

Provided by Kim Grabinski

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Swerve brown sugar substitute
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 medium sized zucchini sliced
1 medium sized yellow squash sliced
2 bell peppers chopped
1/2 medium onion chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and extra pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add the soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar substitute, garlic powder, sesame oil, rice vinegar and black pepper to a small mixing bowl, and stir to combine.
  • Place chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl or plastic zipper bag and pour just enough marinade over the chicken to coat it.
  • Set aside the remainder of the marinade in an air tight container.
  • Place the chicken in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables.
  • Slice the zucchini and yellow squash. Chop the onion and bell peppers into large bite-sized chunks, and combine all the prepared vegetables in a mixing bowl.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet.
  • Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until it is seared well and completely cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet, and add another tbsp of olive oil.
  • Pour the chopped vegetables into the heated skillet, and add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the vegetables are a crisp tender.
  • Slice the cooked chicken thighs into strips, and add them back into the skillet with the vegetables.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, and pour in the reserved marinade. Cook for a few minutes tossing the ingredients to coat them well in the sauce.
  • Serve the stir fry on its own, or with your favorite keto-friendly side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN MARINARA



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Garlic and basil flavor the tomato sauce that coats this tender Chicken Marinara. A friend gave me this skillet recipe several years ago. It's easy to make using pre-sliced mushrooms, commercial pasta sauce and quick-cooking pasta. -Kathleen Williams, St Albans, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
Hot cooked angel hair pasta or spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, garlic, basil and Italian seasoning until mushrooms are tender. Stir in spaghetti sauce and wine. Add chicken; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 930mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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A quick and easy dish to prepare, this chicken stir-fry is packed with veggies. Try adding bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, snap peas, or any of your favorite vegetables. Serve it with white or brown rice, or noodles.

Provided by Katie Sechrist

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups white rice
4 cups water
⅔ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 head broccoli, broken into florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 onion, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and corn starch in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Mix ginger, garlic, and red pepper into sauce; coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bell pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli, carrots, and onion until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and keep warm.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, reserving liquid. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken until slightly pink on the inside, about 2 minutes per side; return vegetables and reserved marinade to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 161.4 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 67.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1790.4 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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In my home, one of our go-to dishes for Chinese takeout is chicken and broccoli. It's so flavorful and never dry! The secret to the super tender meat is velveting, the technique of cooking marinated proteins briefly in hot oil. I wanted to replicate the same flavors and textures at home in a budget-friendly way. With just a few fresh vegetables, lots of pantry condiments and only one chicken breast, this recipe will serve four. If you have any leftovers or are meal planning, the velveting technique ensures that the chicken will remain succulent even when reheated.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, about 12 ounces
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ounces broccoli florets
4 ounces shiitake or button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 small carrot, peeled and cut into 3-inch-long matchsticks
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, optional
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 cups steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast in the freezer until firm enough to thinly slice, about 20 minutes. Using a sharp or serrated knife, thinly slice the chicken 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a medium bowl and drizzle in 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce. Let sit for 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch and mix well. Set aside in a cool place for 20 minutes.
  • Whisk the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the chicken slices in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, until they just turn opaque, about 45 seconds. Flip and cook, undisturbed, until almost entirely opaque, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a bowl.
  • Add the ginger and garlic to the wok. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is slightly golden brown, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli and toss to coat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and carrot; toss to combine. Add the Shaoxing wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the chicken stock, white pepper if using, chicken and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • Mix the cornstarch mixture in the bowl until well combined then add to the wok. Stir until everything is nicely coated, reduce the heat to medium low and cover with a lid. Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drizzle with the sesame oil. Toss until everything is well combined and transfer to a serving platter. Enjoy warm with steamed rice on the side.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Tender asparagus teams up nicely with chicken and cashews in a mild, pleasing sauce. "My husband and I have enjoyed this speedy dish on many occasions," says Deborah Haake of Cochrane, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 egg white
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted cashews
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch and egg white until smooth; add chicken and toss to coat. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. , Place the remaining cornstarch in a small bowl; stir in the sherry or broth, soy sauce and sugar until smooth. Gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in the cashews, onions and asparagus. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN MARINARA



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I am posting this because an Italian patient of mine didn't have any family recipes passed on to him (due to adoption). Now I can just print it out if need ever arises again! lol This is the recipe my Sicilian mother and grandmother taught me. It is simple, delicious and one of my favorite comfort foods. It is much quicker than marinara with beef or pork (i.e. sausage or meatballs)--ENJOY! And please don't tell my grandmother I posted this family recipe online.

Provided by Doxie lover in the

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
14 ounces water
5 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 large yellow onion, sliced (optional)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
parmesan cheese (optional)
1/4 cup red wine (optional)
16 ounces pasta (spaghetti, angel hair, penne, etc)

Steps:

  • Sauté garlic in 1 Tbsp olive oil until lightly brown and set aside. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Cook chicken, mushrooms and onion in same skillet with remaining olive oil until chicken is white throughout, seasoning with salt and pepper as preferred.
  • Add tomato paste, cooked garlic and mix well.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and water and mix well. Bring to boil, then lower to a simmer and covering sauce with a lid for an hour. Stir occasionally and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Midway, add wine and stir well and resume covered simmering.
  • During last fifteen minutes or so, cook pasta according to directions on package.
  • In large bowl, pour sauce over cooked pasta and mix well.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top and serve!

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



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Don't bother calling for takeout tonight! You can quickly cook this easy chicken and broccoli stir fry instead. The high heat of the stir fry process means the dish cooks quickly, so you can have a better-than-takeout meal on the table in less than half an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 28m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 cup baby-cut carrot, cut lengthwise in half
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups broccoli flowerets
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces)
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 cups hot cooked Chinese plain noodles

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic and gingerroot; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is brown.
  • Add onion, carrots, 3/4 cup of the broth, the soy sauce and sugar. Cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Add broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper. Cover and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Mix cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup broth; stir into chicken mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1180 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry the chicken and vegetables.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you add too much food to the skillet at once, it will steam instead of fry. Cook the chicken and vegetables in batches if necessary.
  • Keep the heat high: Stir-frying is a quick-cooking method, so you want to keep the heat high to ensure that the food cooks evenly and quickly.
  • Stir constantly: This will help to prevent the food from sticking to the skillet and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Use a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce: If you want a thicker sauce, mix together cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Then, add the slurry to the skillet and stir until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fried dishes are best served immediately, while they are still hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Chicken marinara stir-fry is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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