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Ingredients
For the Stir Fry:
- Protein: 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Veggies: 3 cups mixed vegetables, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas
- Aromatics: 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- Oil: 2 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water or chicken broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)
Instructions
- Prep:
- Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cut chicken and veggies into even-sized pieces.
- Cook Chicken:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add chicken and stir-fry 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Veggies & Aromatics:
- Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet.
- Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add harder veggies first carrots, broccoli, stir-frying 2 minutes.
- Add softer veggies bell peppers, snap peas and cook 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Combine & Sauce:
- Return chicken to the skillet. Pour sauce over everything.
- Toss for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
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