Best 6 Herbed Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Herb Chicken Stir-Fry, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and an aromatic herb sauce, all stir-fried to perfection. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs, garlic, and ginger, infusing it with a savory essence. Accompanying the chicken is a medley of vibrant vegetables, each contributing its unique texture and flavor. The stir-fry is completed with a tantalizing herb sauce, a marriage of fresh herbs, soy sauce, and sesame oil, which envelops the chicken and vegetables in a savory embrace. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating this culinary masterpiece, ensuring a delightful and satisfying meal. Additionally, we offer variations to suit diverse dietary preferences, including a vegetarian stir-fry option for those seeking a meatless alternative.

Here are our top 6 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

50/50 OLIVE OIL/COCONUT OIL BLEND HEALTHY CHICKEN STIR FRY



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Provided by Herb Mesa

Time 25m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon oil blend
1/2 cup sliced carrots
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 cup cooked chicken
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 bunch scallion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped broccoli

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in large pan on high heat. Add the carrots, garlic, and ginger. Cook the mixture until tender, stirring quickly and then add the chicken, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce. Keep stirring for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, scallions, and broccoli. Cook the mixture about 2 minutes and serve.

15-MINUTE FRIED HERBED CHICKEN



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This chicken takes so little time but tastes so good that it raises the bar for weeknight cooking. Chicken pieces are smothered in an herb and onion paste, dredged in flour and fried in the amount of time needed to make a salad. The amount of oil you need to crisp up the chicken is minimal, and the flavor is terrific.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 to 3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, like tarragon and sage
2 tablespoons tahini or peanut butter
1/4 cup olive oil, more for frying
Flour for dredging
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 4 half-breasts
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a blender or the container of a food processor, combine garlic, onion, herbs and tahini. As you purée the mixture, slowly add just enough olive oil through the feed tube to make a thick, smooth paste; do not let it get too thin.
  • Put flour in a shallow bowl. Place chicken in another bowl. Rub puréed mixture over chicken, then dredge each piece in flour. Gently shake off any excess flour, coat again with paste and dredge once more in flour.
  • Heat 1/4 inch olive oil in a skillet; when it is hot, fry chicken for about 4 minutes each side, until well browned and cooked through; it will take longer if you use chicken with the bone in. Garnish with parsley and serve hot or warm, with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 544, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 800 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

HERBED CHICKEN FETTUCCINE



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Savory seasonings add zip to these moist chicken strips tossed with pasta. "Every time I fix this dish, the kids ask for more," reports Kathy Kirkland of Denham Springs, Louisiana. "It goes well with steamed broccoli and glazed carrots to make a quick and colorful meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 to 2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1 envelope savory herb and garlic soup mix, divided
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine or pasta of your choice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine seasoning blend and poultry seasoning; sprinkle over chicken. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil and 2 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add the water, teriyaki sauce, onion soup mix and 2 tablespoons herb and garlic soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain; add to chicken mixture. Stir in the cheese, Worcestershire sauce, remaining butter, and remaining herb and garlic soup mix; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

HERBED CHICKEN WITH WILD RICE



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My family is always very busy. With three kids involved in many different after-school and evening activities, it's nice to come home to a meal that's already prepared and ready to eat! -Becky Gifford, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup water
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Place rice in a 5-qt. slow cooker; set aside seasoning packet. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil and butter. Add to slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms until tender; place over chicken., In a small bowl, combine the soup, water, bacon, herbs and contents of seasoning packet. Pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

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 ensure that your stir-fry is cooked evenly and quickly.
  • Use a hot pan: A well-seasoned wok or large skillet is ideal for stir-frying. Make sure your pan is hot before adding the oil and chicken. This will help to sear the chicken and prevent it from sticking.
  • Cook the chicken in batches: If you are using a large amount of chicken, cook it in batches. This will help to prevent the chicken from overcrowding the pan and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a lean protein, so it is important to not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still tender and juicy.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your stir-fry the best flavor and texture. If you are using frozen vegetables, thaw them before adding them to the pan.
  • Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end of the cooking process will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming overcooked.

Conclusion:

This herbed chicken stir-fry is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp and flavorful, and the sauce is light and flavorful. With a little bit of planning, you can have this delicious stir-fry on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this herbed chicken stir-fry a try!

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