August 14, 2018

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1/2 zucchini (sliced or cubed); 2 Tbsp oil (divided); 1 Tbsp butter; 1 cup broccoli (cut into florets); 1 small carrot (julienned or cubed); 8 oz mushrooms (sliced); 1/2 red pepper (cubed); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced); 1/2 onion (cubed); ½ cup cashews; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 Tbsp honey; 1 Tbsp cornstarch

This Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is so much better than takeout! The chicken and vegetables in a garlic ginger soy sauce with honey is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Chicken stir fry recipe in a skillet

This stir fry is ready in under 30-minutes and is so versatile.

Hey, hey! Valentina with Valentina’s Corner sharing a delicious Chicken Stir Fry Recipe.

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

This chicken stir fry recipe will become a staple in your home. It’s so quick to make and you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand. It tastes wonderful regardless of how you alter the ingredients.

This chicken and vegetable stir fry will become your easy go-to dinner. You will wow your guests and family alike, even the picky eaters with approve!

Chicken and vegetables stir fry in a skillet

How Do You Make Chicken Stir Fry?

Chicken stir fry couldn’t be easier to make than this recipe.

Cut the chicken thighs (or breast) into bite-sized pieces and cook.
Cook vegetables until desired tenderness.
Prepare easy sweet and savory stir fry sauce.
Combine the chicken with the vegetables and sauce. Simmer until sauce thickens and ingredients are well incorporated.

TIP: When cutting chicken, slice into small bite-sized pieces. This will ensure the chicken is full of flavor, tender and not hard to chew.

Best Chicken for Stir Fry?

Chicken thighs tend to be more forgiving in stir fry, but you can substitute with chicken breast if you don’t have thighs on hand.

Ingredients for how to make stir fry

Can I Substitute Stir Fry Vegetables?

Yes, you can totally use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Here are some great options that you can use in the chicken stir fry:

sweet peas
asparagus
green beans
bell peppers
broccoli
mushrooms
onions
zucchini

Step-by-step phptos how to make chicken stir fry.

What can I serve Chicken Stir Fry with?

Serve the stir fry with your favorite side. A plain fried rice, white rice or noodles will all work great as there are vegetables and protein in the stir fry already.

Chicken Stir Fry over fried rice in a bowl.

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Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles– A 30-minute wonder!
Chicken Vegetables and Pasta Stir Fry– loving the added pasta.
Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry– a classic.
Easy Chicken Fried Recipe– with a secret ingredient.

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

4.85 from 20 votes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

A 30-minute chicken stir fry recipe with an easy ginger honey soy sauce. Perfect easy dinner your whole family will enjoy. | natashaskitchen.com

This Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is so much better than takeout! The chicken with vegetables smothered in a garlic and ginger soy sauce with honey is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Author: Valentina Ablaev

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $10-$14

Keyword: Chicken Stir Fry

Calories: 523 kcal

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients:

1 lb chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 zucchini sliced or cubed
2 Tbsp oil divided
1 Tbsp butter
1 cup broccoli cut into florets
1 small carrot julienned or cubed
8 oz mushrooms sliced
1/2 red pepper cubed
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp fresh ginger minced
1/2 onion cubed
½ cup cashews

Best Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients:

1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp cornstarch

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Instructions

Trim chicken thighs of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces (about the same size as the chicken pieces).
Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
In a large pan (or wok), on med/high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken in a single layer. Cook chicken until browned, mixing as needed. Once cooked, remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Add the remaining oil and the butter to skillet with the broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers and carrots. Cook until vegetables are crisp tender, mixing frequently.
Add chicken back to the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the cashews then pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let stir fry simmer until the sauce thickens and is well incorporated with the remaining ingredients. Garnish with green onion and sesame seed before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 523 Calories from Fat 324

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 36g 55%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Cholesterol 118mg 39%

Sodium 959mg 40%

Potassium 823mg 24%

Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 13g

Protein 26g 52%

Vitamin A 67.6%

Vitamin C 57.8%

Calcium 4.6%

Iron 16.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Valentina Ablaev

I am Valentina, the creator behind the food blog Valentina’s Corner where I share our family’s favorite recipes. When I am not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and 5 children. We invite you to join us on our blogging journey!

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

How Do You Make Chicken Stir Fry?

Best Chicken for Stir Fry?

Can I Substitute Stir Fry Vegetables?