Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry — Quick, healthy chicken breast stir-fry with crisp vegetables in a savory garlic-
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    Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

    30 min 4 servings Easy

    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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5

      Add aromatics

      Push vegetables to the side, add garlic and ginger to the cleared center, and stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.

    6. 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. 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.

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