⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fast & Fresh: Ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- High-Protein & Healthy: Lean chicken + colorful veggies = a nutritious, balanced meal.
- Customizable: Use any vegetables, sauces, or proteins you prefer.
- One-Pan Clean-Up: Everything cooks in one skillet or wok.
- Family-Friendly: Mild flavors that appeal to everyone, but can easily be spiced up.
This quick and easy 20-Minute Chicken Stir Fry combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce for a healthy, high-protein meal that comes together fast—perfect for lunch or dinner any night of the week.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cook Temperature: Medium-High Heat (stovetop)
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Optional: ½–1 tsp sriracha for heat
Directions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice the chicken thinly and chop all vegetables so they cook quickly and evenly.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Heat the pan: Add 1 tbsp oil to a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add sliced chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir fry for 4–5 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Stir fry the vegetables: Add the remaining oil, then the garlic and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds. Add broccoli, peppers, peas, and carrots. Cook 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir well. Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Recipe Notes & Variations
Variations
- Make it spicy: Add extra sriracha, chili flakes, or chili oil.
- Swap the protein: Try shrimp, beef strips, tofu, or tempeh.
- Low-carb version: Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Extra veggies: Mushrooms, baby corn, bok choy, and cabbage work great.
Tips
- Slice chicken thinly for faster cooking.
- Keep vegetables slightly crisp for the best texture.
- Double the sauce if you like your stir fry extra saucy.
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
(2 servings total — 1 serving = half the stir fry)
- Calories: 355
- Protein: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 660mg
- Potassium: 820mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Vitamin A: 120% DV
- Vitamin C: 95% DV
- Calcium: 4% DV
- Iron: 10% DV
Tools You’ll Need
- Large Skillet or Wok – Get on Amazon
- Cutting Board – Get on Amazon
- Sharp Chef’s Knife – Get on Amazon
- Small Mixing Bowl – Get on Amazon
- Silicone Spatula or Wooden Spoon – Get on Amazon
