Garlic chicken and vegetables stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. This mouthwatering dish features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory garlic sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. The best part is that it can be made in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy families or anyone looking for a speedy and delicious meal.
This article provides two irresistible recipes for garlic chicken and vegetables stir-fry. The first recipe is a classic version that uses simple ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, and garlic to create a flavorful sauce. The second recipe adds a touch of heat with the addition of Sriracha sauce, making it perfect for those who love a spicy kick. Both recipes are incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite vegetables and protein. Whether you prefer chicken, shrimp, or tofu, this stir-fry can be tailored to your dietary needs and preferences.
CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE
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
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
STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. Simple, quick, and easy. Serve over rice.
Provided by Michael Scovetta
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe skillet clean.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1265 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
GARLIC CHICKEN STIR FRY
A stir fry recipe I developed to satisfy a family of garlic lovers.
Provided by Teresa Shields
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet. When oil begins to smoke, quickly stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, ginger root, green onions and salt. Stir fry until onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 4 cloves minced garlic and stir. Add sweet onions, cabbage, bell pepper, peas and 1/2 cup of the broth/water and cover.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup broth/water, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch. Add sauce mixture to wok/skillet and stir until chicken and vegetables are coated with the thickened sauce. Serve immediately, over hot rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1363.8 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
CHICKEN & VEGGIE STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
QUICK AND EASY JUICY GARLIC CHICKEN WITH VEGGIE STIR FRY
This recipe is quite versatile as you can spice-it-up with extra chili sauce or make it a little more exotic by adding curry spices to the noodle dish. The world is your oyster. The chicken's garlic seasonings lend themselves well to whatever part of the culinary world you'd like to visit - in under an hour.
Provided by Mary Jenny
Categories Poultry
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) or 320°F (160°C) for convection oven and cook the chicken according to the pack instructions.
- • Put a large pot of water on the stove for the egg noodles and allow it to come to a rolling boil.
- • About 15 minutes before the end of the chicken cooking time, heat the canola oil in a large frying pan or wok and stir fry the mushrooms until golden. Add the broccoli, onion, and carrot, and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, over high heat.
- • Cook the egg noodles according to the pack instructions. Once cooked through, drain and set aside.
- • Remove the chicken from the oven, leave to cool for a minute then cut the bag open and gently tip the contents into a dish. Transfer the chicken breasts to a board and slice diagonally. Pour garlic juices from the dish over the vegetables.
- • Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the vegetables and toss to combine. Season with the sesame oil (if using) and lime juice. Serve the stir fry with the sliced chicken, scattered with green onion and sesame seeds (if using).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.3, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 187.3, Sodium 179.4, Carbohydrate 96.7, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 52
Tips:
- Mise en place: Prepare all ingredients before you start cooking.
- Use a large skillet or wok: This will help the ingredients cook evenly and prevent overcrowding.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat: This will help to sear the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir-fry the chicken until it is cooked through: This should take about 5 minutes.
- Add the vegetables and stir-fry until they are tender: This should take about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute: This will help to infuse the dish with flavor.
- Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey and stir-fry until the sauce has thickened: This should take about 1 minute.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served hot.
Conclusion:
This garlic chicken and vegetables stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. The dish is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own liking. For example, you can add different vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers. You can also use a different type of protein, such as shrimp or tofu.
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