Best 5 Stir Fried Chicken With Broccoli Water Chestnuts And Peppers Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delectable stir-fried chicken dish that bursts with vibrant flavors and textures. This culinary masterpiece combines tender chicken, crisp broccoli, crunchy water chestnuts, and colorful bell peppers, all harmoniously blended in a savory sauce. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and ginger, infusing it with umami richness. The broccoli retains its vibrant green hue and crisp texture, while the water chestnuts add a delightful crunch and subtle sweetness. The bell peppers bring a medley of colors and a touch of natural sweetness, complementing the savory chicken and vegetables. This stir-fry is not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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 BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



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"This easily prepared recipe offers scrumptious but mild Asian flavor in a nicely balanced protein dish the whole family will love." Clara Coulston - Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
Dash cayenne pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Remove 3/4 cup of marinade; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to remaining marinade in bowl; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil, 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add the water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and onions; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Made up. Serve with rice.

Provided by Jeri

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅔ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or to taste
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
1 onion, sliced
3 cups broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl to dissolve sugar into the liquid. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until cornstarch dissolves completely.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Fry chicken and onion in hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir broccoli with the chicken and onion; saute until the broccoli is hot, about 5 minutes. Push the chicken and vegetables mixture to the side of the skillet.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture into the vacant part of the skillet. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the soy sauce mixture until the color is consistent. Move the chicken and vegetables back into the center to the pan; saute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 3307.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

BROCCOLI CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"Chinese Five Spice is the key ingredient in this colorful stir-fry," notes Lucy Duncan of Willis, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 8 minutes or until lightly browned and juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry the broccoli, red pepper, water chestnuts, snow peas, onion and garlic for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Return chicken to the pan; sprinkle with Chinese Five spice. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN-AND-BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



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Oyster sauce adds a deep, savory flavor to the easy, family friendly chicken-and-broccoli stir-fry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips
3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 bunch broccoli, cut into small florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced 1
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
  • In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over high. Add chicken and cook until browned, 10 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, scallions, and broccoli and cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli is bright green, 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 minute. Serve warm with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for vegetables that are crisp and brightly colored, and meat that is well-marbled and free of discoloration.
  • Cut your ingredients evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are cutting vegetables, try to cut them into uniform pieces so that they cook at the same rate.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the ingredients will not cook evenly. Cook the ingredients in batches if necessary.
  • Use a high heat: Stir-frying is a quick-cooking method, so you need to use a high heat to get the best results. This will help to create a nice sear on the meat and vegetables and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Stir constantly: Stirring constantly will help to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the pan and will also help to distribute the heat evenly.
  • Season to taste: Season the dish with salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. Be careful not to over-season, as you can always add more seasoning later if needed.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried chicken with broccoli, water chestnuts, and peppers is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp and colorful, and the sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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