Best 6 Easy Chicken And Vegetable Stir Fry Recipes

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Craving a quick and healthy meal? Look no further than this easy chicken and vegetable stir-fry recipe. Packed with colorful vegetables, tender chicken, and a flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Best of all, it can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option.

This stir-fry is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it to your liking. Choose your favorite vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, or snow peas. If you prefer a spicier dish, add some chili peppers or Sriracha sauce. And for those who love a bit of crunch, top it off with some roasted peanuts or chopped cashews.

Accompanying this main recipe are two irresistible variations: a vegetarian stir-fry and a shrimp stir-fry. The vegetarian version swaps out the chicken for extra tofu, while the shrimp stir-fry offers a delightful seafood twist. Both variations are just as quick and easy to prepare, making them perfect for those with dietary restrictions or simply looking to try something new.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this easy chicken and vegetable stir-fry. With its vibrant colors, delicious flavors, and customizable options, it's sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN & VEGGIE STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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Getting take-out is a crave-worthy indulgence. And with our easy chicken veggie stir fry recipe, you can recreate the magic of a Chinese takeout right in your very own kitchen. Feel free to mix up the protein or vegetables depending on what you have in your fridge. The simple sauce packs a flavor punch that will bring the dish together, no matter what.

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Dinner

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb broccoli florets
8 oz mushroom, sliced
3 tablespoons oil, for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup flour

Steps:

  • In a large pan on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until cooked through and browned. Remove cooked chicken from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add mushrooms. When the mushrooms start to soften, add broccoli florets and stir-fry until the broccoli is tender. Remove cooked mushrooms and broccoli from the pan and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir until smooth.
  • Return the chicken and vegetables to the saucy pan, stir until heated through.
  • Serve with hot rice or noodles.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE



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This easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and the most delicious sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil! This healthy recipe takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with it's amazing flavor!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dinner

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 cup baby carrots (sliced )
2 tsp minced ginger
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp cold water
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a medium size bowl, whisk together corn starch and water. Add remaining ingredients (chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes) and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken (in batches if necessary) and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
  • Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, just until crisp tender. Add ginger and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Whisk stir fry sauce and pour over chicken and vegetables and stir gently to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let boil for one minute.
  • Serve with rice and/or chow mein if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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This is my own creation. It goes great with white rice, jasmine rice, or fried rice, plus icy orange soda and, of course, La Choy® crispy fried noodles!

Provided by Sandi Nicol

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
½ pound fresh green beans, cut into pieces
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ pound fresh bean sprouts
½ pound fresh broccoli, cut into pieces
½ pound fresh green cabbage, cut into pieces
1 ½ cups stir-fry sauce (such as Kikkoman®)
½ cup minced garlic
7 green onion stalks, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste
2 tablespoons ground ginger, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large wok over high heat. Add chicken, water chestnuts, celery, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, bean sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, stir-fry sauce, garlic, green onion, sesame seeds, ground ginger, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender to taste and chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 864.6 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

CHICKEN & VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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You can't beat a stir-fry when you want a light entree that's filling and loaded with flavor. Pepper flakes give this classic combination a welcome zip. -Samuel Onizuk, Elkton, MD

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/2 cups hot cooked rice
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red pepper and onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"Use any combination of vegetables you choose in this stir-fry," suggests Michelle Haviland of Healdsburg, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
Dash ground ginger
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry the chicken, garlic and ginger in hot oil for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In a large skillet, stir-fry broccoli, carrots and cauliflower in the remaining oil for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add snow peas; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir broth mixture; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add chicken; cook until heated through. Top with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the stir-frying process.
  • Use a wok or large skillet: A wok or large skillet will allow you to cook the chicken and vegetables quickly and evenly.
  • Use high heat: Stir-fries are cooked over high heat, so make sure your burner is turned up to high before you start cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the chicken and vegetables in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Overcrowding will prevent the food from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to steam than fry.
  • Stir constantly: Stirring constantly will help prevent the food from burning and will ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Use a splash of oil: Adding a splash of oil to the pan before cooking will help prevent the food from sticking.
  • Season to taste: Season the stir-fry with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

This easy chicken and vegetable stir-fry is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can have a delicious stir-fry on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken and vegetable stir-fry a try.

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