Description
- This quick and healthy Chinese chicken stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with lean protein, crisp vegetables, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce, it’s a flavorful and comforting dish made in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, cornstarch, and water to form the sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken slices and cook until golden and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce.
- Stir everything together until evenly coated and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Cut chicken thin so it cooks evenly and quickly.
- Prep all ingredients before starting as stir-frying moves fast.
- You can substitute vegetables with snow peas, carrots, or snap peas.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha if you prefer heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg