Description
A quick and healthy Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken breast strips and vibrant vegetables tossed in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. Served over brown or white rice, this dish is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into thin strips)
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 1 small zucchini (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
Sauces & Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Serving & Garnish
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini. Stir-fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, until they become tender-crisp but still retain some crunch.
- Add aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the vegetables and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken strips to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over everything and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon the stir-fry over cooked brown or white rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep salt content down.
- Add other veggies like snap peas or mushrooms based on preference.
- Rice can be substituted with quinoa or cauliflower rice for different textures.
- Optional red pepper flakes add a bit of heat; omit if you prefer mild flavors.
