Description
This quick and flavorful Chicken Stir Fry recipe combines tender chicken breast with colorful bell peppers, fresh broccoli, and a savory homemade stir-fry sauce. Prepared in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- â…“ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Main
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ – 2 lbs)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow), chopped
- 3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 onion, thinly sliced (yellow, white, or sweet onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Make Sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients—BBQ sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth—in a small bowl. Whisk them together with a fork until well blended and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet with sides over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken chunks to the pan, then sprinkle salt and pepper over them. Stir and cook occasionally for 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate, keeping it warm.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped bell peppers, broccoli, and sliced onion. Cook them for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring and cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and vegetables start to soften.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared stir-fry sauce and cook everything together for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables reach your desired tenderness and the sauce is heated through. Serve the chicken stir fry hot over freshly cooked rice, and optionally garnish with chopped green onions for extra flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar in the sauce to make it more or less sweet to taste.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter sauce.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken to ensure even cooking.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
