Best 7 Quick Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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Craving an easy and delectable meal? Look no further than this collection of quick chicken stir-fry recipes. These dishes are not only a breeze to prepare, but also bursting with flavor and nutrition. From the classic Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry to the unique Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry, there's a recipe here to tantalize every palate. And the best part? All of these recipes can be whipped up in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknight dinners or speedy lunches. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover your new favorite chicken stir-fry recipe today!

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QUICK CHICKEN & BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry image

This Asian chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a household best bet. The spicy sauce works with chicken, seafood, pork or beef. Add whatever veggies you have on hand. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce or additional soy sauce
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 cups instant brown rice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients and 1/4 cup chicken broth until smooth. Cook rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add remaining broth; cook 1-2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened., Stir in chicken and green onions; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 765mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK PEANUT CHICKEN STIR FRY



Quick Peanut Chicken Stir Fry image

It takes just 30 minutes to put this delicious peanut-buttery stir-fry on the table. Kids will love the flavor, and adults will like how quickly it comes together. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced green pepper
1 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm., Stir-fry onion and peppers in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1021mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

QUICK CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Quick Chicken Stir-Fry image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servngs

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (7-ounce) package mung bean (cellophane) noodles
1/4 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry sherry, optional
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sliced on the bias green onions, plus more for garnish
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 (14-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli florets, julienne red peppers, sugar snap peas and water chestnuts), about 3 cups, thawed

Steps:

  • While assembling the other ingredients, soak the noodles in hot water to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • To make the sauce, in a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth with the cornstarch. Add the soy, hoisin, sugar, and sherry, if using, whisk, and set aside.
  • Heat a wok over high heat. Add the oil and when hot and nearly smoking, add the green onions, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 10 to 15 seconds. Add the chicken and stir-fry until turning opaque and nearly cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the sauce, stir and toss, cooking until the chicken is all the way cooked through and the sauce is thick, about 2 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the pan. Add the noodles, toss, and cook to warm through, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Transfer the stir-fry to a platter and garnish with additional green onions. Arrange the noodles on the side and serve immediately.

QUICK ORANGE CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Quick Orange Chicken Stir-Fry image

When minutes matter, Evelyn Plyler of Apple Valley, California, stirs up this tasty skillet supper. "This easy stir-fry is great on a busy night," she writes. "For a chance, you can add or substitute other vegetables."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 cup fresh snow peas
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 garlic clove, minced
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 teaspoon canola oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until juices run clear; remove and keep warm. Stir-fry the red pepper, peas, onion, orange zest and garlic in remaining oil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Return chicken to the pan. , Stir orange juice mixture; pour over chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK HOISIN CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Quick Hoisin Chicken Stir-Fry image

I love making Chinese stir-fry dishes. And I love that this one requires only very minimal food-preparation time. It's tasty and goes well served with Recipe #158291

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -6 ounces snow peas
0.5 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, cut into quarters
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Soak snow peas in very cold water for a few minutes only if they are not crisp; trim and string them; blot peas and water chestnuts dry with a clean paper towel; set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and cornstarch; stir or toss to coat evenly.
  • Add vegetable oil to a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat; heat until oil is almost smoking; add chicken to skillet and sauté 2 minutes or until the chicken is just barely done; add snow peas, water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, and sugar to skillet; sauté 1-2 minutes more until chicken and veggies are evenly coated with sauce; serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.3, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 73.1, Sodium 623.1, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.9, Protein 25.1

EMERILL'S QUICK CHICKEN STIR-FRY



EMERILL'S QUICK CHICKEN STIR-FRY image

Categories     Broccoli

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (7-ounce) package mung bean (cellophane) noodles
1/4 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry sherry, optional
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sliced on the bias green onions, plus more for garnish
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 (14-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli florets, julienne red peppers, sugar snap peas and water chestnuts), about 3 cups, thawed

Steps:

  • While assembling the other ingredients, soak the noodles in hot water to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. To make the sauce, in a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth with the cornstarch. Add the soy, hoisin, sugar, and sherry, if using, whisk, and set aside. Heat a wok over high heat. Add the oil and when hot and nearly smoking, add the green onions, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 10 to 15 seconds. Add the chicken and stir-fry until turning opaque and nearly cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the sauce, stir and toss, cooking until the chicken is all the way cooked through and the sauce is thick, about 2 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the pan. Add the noodles, toss, and cook to warm through, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer the stir-fry to a platter and garnish with additional green onions. Arrange the noodles on the side and serve immediately.

QUICK CHICKEN STIR-FRY



QUICK CHICKEN STIR-FRY image

Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 3/4 cup Swanson® Chicken Stock
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups cut-up vegetables *
2 cans (4.5 ounces each) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained
4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • # Stir the cornstarch, 1 cup stock, soy sauce and ginger in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. # Heat the vegetables and remaining stock in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. # Stir the cornstarch mixture in the skillet. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Stir in the chicken and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve the chicken mixture over the rice. # *Use a combination of broccoli flowerets, green onions cut into 1-inch pieces, sliced carrot and sliced celery or broccoli flowerets, sliced carrots and green or red pepper strips.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you save time and ensure that your stir-fry is cooked evenly.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will allow you to cook all of the ingredients at once without overcrowding the pan.
  • Use high heat: This will help to sear the chicken and vegetables and create a nice caramelized flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a lean protein that can easily become dry and tough if it is overcooked. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables in stages: This will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked. Start with the vegetables that take the longest to cook, such as broccoli and carrots, and add the softer vegetables, such as bell peppers and snap peas, towards the end of the cooking time.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: This will help to bring all of the flavors together and make your stir-fry more delicious. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fry is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will help to preserve the flavors and textures of the ingredients.

Conclusion:

Chicken stir-fry is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following these tips, you can make a stir-fry that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give chicken stir-fry a try.

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