Name: 15-Min Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1 pound): The star of our dish! Chicken breast provides lean protein and cooks quickly when cut into bite-sized pieces, making it perfect for stir-fries. Look for fresh or thawed chicken for best results.; Soy Sauce (Low Sodium, 1/4 cup): The umami backbone of our stir-fry sauce. Low sodium soy sauce allows you to control the saltiness and keeps the dish healthier. It adds depth and savory notes that complement the other flavors beautifully.; Oyster Sauce (2 tablespoons): This thick, rich sauce adds a wonderful savory-sweetness and umami complexity to the stir-fry. It’s a key ingredient for authentic stir-fry flavor and shouldn’t be skipped if possible.; Sesame Oil (1 tablespoon): A little goes a long way! Sesame oil provides a distinct nutty aroma and flavor that is characteristic of Asian cuisine and elevates the stir-fry significantly. Use toasted sesame oil for the best flavor.; Cornstarch (1 tablespoon): This is our thickening agent. Cornstarch helps to create a glossy, clingy sauce that coats the chicken and vegetables perfectly, ensuring every bite is flavorful.; Garlic (2 cloves, minced): Aromatic and pungent, garlic is a flavor powerhouse. Mincing it releases its oils and allows it to infuse the stir-fry with its signature savory taste. Fresh garlic is always preferred for maximum flavor.; Ginger (1 teaspoon, minced): Warm and slightly spicy, ginger adds a bright, zesty note that balances the richness of the other flavors. Fresh ginger is ideal, but ground ginger can be used in a pinch (use about 1/2 teaspoon).; Vegetable Oil (2 tablespoons): For cooking the stir-fry. Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as canola oil, peanut oil, or avocado oil, to ensure it can withstand the high heat of stir-frying without burning.; Broccoli Florets (1 cup): Provides a healthy dose of vegetables and a satisfying crunch. Broccoli florets are readily available and cook quickly in a stir-fry. You can also use other quick-cooking vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers.; Carrots (1 medium, thinly sliced): Adds sweetness, color, and texture. Thinly sliced carrots cook quickly and add a pleasant sweetness to the stir-fry. You can julienne them or slice them into rounds.; Bell Pepper (1/2, sliced): Choose any color bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange) for sweetness and vibrant color. Bell peppers add a slightly sweet and crisp element and are packed with vitamins.; Green Onions (2, sliced, for garnish): Provides a fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color as a garnish. Green onions are a classic stir-fry garnish and add a final touch of freshness.; Cooked Rice or Noodles (for serving): Your choice of base for serving the stir-fry. White rice, brown rice, quinoa, or noodles like lo mein or chow mein all work well. Prepare your chosen base according to package directions while you make the stir-fry.

Ingredients

This recipe uses simple, readily available ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to create your quick and delicious 15-Minute Chicken Stir-Fry:

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1 pound): The star of our dish! Chicken breast provides lean protein and cooks quickly when cut into bite-sized pieces, making it perfect for stir-fries. Look for fresh or thawed chicken for best results.
Soy Sauce (Low Sodium, 1/4 cup): The umami backbone of our stir-fry sauce. Low sodium soy sauce allows you to control the saltiness and keeps the dish healthier. It adds depth and savory notes that complement the other flavors beautifully.
Oyster Sauce (2 tablespoons): This thick, rich sauce adds a wonderful savory-sweetness and umami complexity to the stir-fry. It’s a key ingredient for authentic stir-fry flavor and shouldn’t be skipped if possible.
Sesame Oil (1 tablespoon): A little goes a long way! Sesame oil provides a distinct nutty aroma and flavor that is characteristic of Asian cuisine and elevates the stir-fry significantly. Use toasted sesame oil for the best flavor.
Cornstarch (1 tablespoon): This is our thickening agent. Cornstarch helps to create a glossy, clingy sauce that coats the chicken and vegetables perfectly, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
Garlic (2 cloves, minced): Aromatic and pungent, garlic is a flavor powerhouse. Mincing it releases its oils and allows it to infuse the stir-fry with its signature savory taste. Fresh garlic is always preferred for maximum flavor.
Ginger (1 teaspoon, minced): Warm and slightly spicy, ginger adds a bright, zesty note that balances the richness of the other flavors. Fresh ginger is ideal, but ground ginger can be used in a pinch (use about 1/2 teaspoon).
Vegetable Oil (2 tablespoons): For cooking the stir-fry. Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as canola oil, peanut oil, or avocado oil, to ensure it can withstand the high heat of stir-frying without burning.
Broccoli Florets (1 cup): Provides a healthy dose of vegetables and a satisfying crunch. Broccoli florets are readily available and cook quickly in a stir-fry. You can also use other quick-cooking vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers.
Carrots (1 medium, thinly sliced): Adds sweetness, color, and texture. Thinly sliced carrots cook quickly and add a pleasant sweetness to the stir-fry. You can julienne them or slice them into rounds.
Bell Pepper (1/2, sliced): Choose any color bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange) for sweetness and vibrant color. Bell peppers add a slightly sweet and crisp element and are packed with vitamins.
Green Onions (2, sliced, for garnish): Provides a fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color as a garnish. Green onions are a classic stir-fry garnish and add a final touch of freshness.
Cooked Rice or Noodles (for serving): Your choice of base for serving the stir-fry. White rice, brown rice, quinoa, or noodles like lo mein or chow mein all work well. Prepare your chosen base according to package directions while you make the stir-fry.

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Instructions

Ready to get cooking? Follow these simple steps to make your 15-Minute Chicken Stir-Fry a reality:

Prepare the Chicken: Start by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps them brown better in the pan. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Uniform pieces will ensure even cooking. Place the cubed chicken in a bowl.
Marinate the Chicken (Quickly): In the bowl with the chicken, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Toss to combine, ensuring the chicken pieces are evenly coated. This quick marinade helps tenderize the chicken and creates a slight crust when cooked. Let it sit for just a few minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Prep Your Vegetables: While the chicken marinates, quickly prepare your vegetables. Wash and chop the broccoli florets, thinly slice the carrots, and slice half a bell pepper. Mince the garlic and ginger. Slice the green onions for garnish and set aside. Having all your vegetables prepped and ready to go is crucial for a quick stir-fry.
Heat Your Wok or Skillet: Place a large wok or a large skillet over high heat. It’s important to get your pan screaming hot for proper stir-frying. Add the vegetable oil to the hot pan. The oil should shimmer and heat up quickly.
Stir-Fry the Chicken: Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken to the wok or skillet in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this will steam the chicken instead of searing it. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches. Stir-fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes, or until it is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Add the broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and bell pepper to the same wok or skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. You want them to be cooked but still retain some crunch.
Add Aromatics and Sauce: Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the minced garlic and ginger to the cleared space. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Then, pour in the remaining soy sauce (3 tablespoons), oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir to combine the sauce ingredients.
Combine and Thicken: Return the cooked chicken to the wok or skillet with the vegetables and sauce. Stir everything together to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and glaze the chicken and vegetables.
Serve Immediately: Remove the stir-fry from the heat and serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh finish. Enjoy your quick, flavorful, and healthy 15-Minute Chicken Stir-Fry!

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 400
Sodium: 800
Fat: 20
Protein: 35