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Quick 20-Minute Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe for Easy Healthy Weeknights

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A quick, easy, and healthy chicken stir-fry packed with fresh vegetables and a flavorful sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 pound of boneless chicken breast or thighs. Toss in a bowl with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, half the minced garlic, and half the grated ginger. Marinate for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Slice 1 red bell pepper, trim 1 cup snap peas, julienne 1 carrot, and chop 3 green onions. Keep remaining garlic and ginger ready.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (if using), 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon water or broth, and chili flakes if desired. Set aside.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Add marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook without moving for 2 minutes, then stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
  6. Add a splash more oil if needed. Sauté remaining garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss to combine. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
  8. Turn off heat, drizzle with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and sprinkle chopped green onions on top.
  9. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

If sauce is too thin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and add to pan to thicken. Avoid overcooking vegetables to keep them crisp. Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free. Swap oyster sauce with mushroom sauce for vegetarian version. Cook chicken in batches to avoid crowding the pan.

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