Description
This Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and colorful dish packed with tender chicken and a variety of veggies, all tossed in a flavorful homemade stir fry sauce. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, full of savory, sweet, and umami flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 zucchini, sliced or cubed
- 2 Tbsp oil, divided
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 small carrot, julienned or cubed
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 red pepper, cubed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 onion, cubed
- 1/2 cup cashews
- Best Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, or gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all stir fry sauce ingredients until the corn starch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the butter. Add the onion, carrot, zucchini, broccoli, and red pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and mushrooms, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan along with the cashews and stir to combine.
- Pour the stir fry sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the stir fry immediately over rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast if you prefer a leaner option.
- Feel free to mix and match the vegetables based on what you have on hand. Bell peppers, snap peas, or bok choy would work well too.
- For a spicier version, add some chili flakes or a splash of sriracha to the stir fry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg