Easy Chicken Stir Fry

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

  1. Prep:
    • Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
    • Cut chicken and veggies into even-sized pieces.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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