Chicken Veggie Stir‑Fry with Sweet‑Savory Sauce
This Chicken Veggie Stir‑Fry brings a quick, vibrant meal to your table in under 30 minutes. Bite‑sized chicken breast is lightly seared, then tossed with crisp-tender vegetables and a glossy, flavorful sauce. Inspired by Tasty's popular version, this lighter take remains restaurant‑style but easy enough for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Mixing bowls
- Knife & cutting board
- Whisk or fork
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (~500 g), cut into ½‑inch cubes
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
- ½ yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Sauce:
- ⅓ cup low‑sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp sriracha or similar (optional)
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Prep the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, sriracha, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Cook the chicken. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables. Add remaining oil, then broccoli and carrot. Stir‑fry 1 minute, then toss in pepper and onion. Cook another 1–2 minutes until vegetables are tender‑crisp. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds more.
- Combine. Return chicken to pan. Stir sauce to recombine, pour in, and toss everything. Bring to a simmer until sauce thickens into a glossy coating, about 1–2 minutes.
- Serve. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced scallions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Swap or add veggies like snow peas, mushrooms, cabbage, or snap peas based on preference or pantry options.
- For more heat, increase the sriracha or add red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days; reheat on the stove or microwave, adding a splash of water if needed.