This chicken stir-fry is simple to prepare and loaded with a variety of vegetables. The blend of flavors from the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar complements the subtle tastes of carrots, broccoli, and peppers beautifully.
This dish is easy to make and budget-friendly at only $6.26 per recipe!
Easy Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cups mushrooms quartered
- 2 cups broccoli chopped
- 1 large carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
For the sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- ¾ inch fresh ginger minced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes if you like spice
Instructions
- Toss chicken in soy sauce, half of the sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a large bowl. Marinate for 20 minutes to 24 hours.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat the other half of the sesame oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
- Add mushrooms, broccoli, and carrots to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sauce and chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with rice or noodles, sprinkled with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.
