
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Cut used: Breast chicken →
Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min
Stir-frying is one of the best ways to keep lean chicken breast tender: thin, uniform slices cook in seconds over ripping-hot heat, sealing in juices before they have a chance to escape. A quick cornstarch marinade, known as velveting, gives the chicken a silky texture even after high-heat cooking. Keep everything prepped and within arm's reach before the wok goes on the burner, because this dish moves fast.
What Ingredients Do You Need?
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 tbsp Soy sauce, divided
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch, divided
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 Carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1/3 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 3 tbsp Neutral oil, for cooking
- 2 Scallions, sliced, for garnish
How Do You Make Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry?
- 1
Velvet the chicken
Toss sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let sit 15 minutes to tenderize before cooking.
- 2
Make the sauce
Whisk remaining soy sauce, remaining cornstarch, wine, oyster sauce, chicken broth, and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.
- 3
Sear the chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear 2-3 minutes untouched, then stir-fry until just cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- 4
Stir-fry the vegetables
Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot over high heat for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- 5
Add aromatics
Push vegetables to the side, add garlic and ginger to the cleared center, and stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Combine and sauce
Return the chicken to the wok, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together until the sauce thickens and glazes the ingredients, about 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Garnish with scallions and serve immediately over steamed rice.
What Are the Pro Tips for This Recipe?
- 💡 Slice chicken against the grain for the most tender bite.
- 💡 Have all ingredients prepped and measured before turning on the heat — stir-frying moves quickly.
- 💡 A screaming-hot wok is key; overcrowding the pan will steam the chicken instead of searing it.
- 💡 Confirm doneness by cutting into a thick piece; it should be opaque throughout with no pink.






