Simple Chicken Stir-Fry with Colorful Vegetables

This easy-to-make chicken stir-fry is not only delicious but also packed with vibrant vegetables, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights. With its combination of tender chicken, crunchy bell peppers, sweet carrots, crisp snow peas, and flavorful sauce, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 bell pepper, cut into thin strips (use a mix of colors for added visual appeal)
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup snow peas
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

nstructions:

1. Begin by preparing your ingredients. Slice the chicken breast thinly and chop the vegetables as directed. This will ensure that everything cooks evenly and quickly once you start stir-frying.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced chicken to the skillet. Stir-fry the chicken until it’s cooked through and lightly browned, which should take around 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the bell pepper strips, sliced carrots, broccoli florets, snow peas, and thinly sliced onion. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes, or until they’re just tender but still retain a slight crunch. This step helps to preserve the vibrant colors and nutrients of the vegetables.
4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir it into the vegetables for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Garlic adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the stir-fry.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, chicken broth, and sugar until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This mixture will serve as the base for the flavorful sauce that ties the stir-fry together.
6. Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables in the skillet. Stir everything together to ensure that the vegetables are coated evenly with the sauce.
7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, along with any juices that may have accumulated. Drizzle the sesame oil over the contents of the skillet. Continue to stir-fry everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and everything is heated through.
8. Taste the stir-fry and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Remember that soy sauce is already salty, so you may not need to add much additional salt.
9. Once everything is seasoned to perfection, remove the skillet from the heat. Your delicious chicken stir-fry is now ready to be served!
10. For a complete meal, serve the stir-fry hot over a bed of steamed rice or cooked noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 4

Enjoy your homemade chicken stir-fry, and feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or additional ingredients!