Quick and Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Chicken stir-fry is one of those dishes that can be both quick to prepare and incredibly nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or as a light lunch, this dish allows you to create a satisfying meal with minimal effort.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons water for the slurry
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Start by preparing your ingredients. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, ensuring they are not too thick. This helps them cook evenly. Next, slice the red bell pepper and the yellow onion into rings or strips, depending on your preference for texture.

Prepare the broccoli florets; ensure they are bite-sized to allow even cooking. Finely mince the garlic cloves using a press or finely chop by hand. Set aside all these ingredients until you are ready to use them.

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce (optional), cornstarch, and water. This mixture will serve as your slurry for thickening the stir-fry sauce later on in the process.

Preparation Process

1. Heat up 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. You want to cook with enough heat that you can see some wisps of smoke rising from the oil without it getting too dark.
2. Add half of your chicken strips and stir-fry them quickly for about 2-3 minutes, ensuring they are browned on both sides before removing them from the pan using a slotted spoon. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan as this can lead to steaming instead of searing which is what we're after here.
3. After taking out your first batch of chicken strips, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil to your wok or skillet if needed and repeat step two with the remaining half of the chicken strips until all pieces are done.
4. Once everything has been cooked separately, return all ingredients back into the pan. Add in minced garlic along with any remaining spices like soy sauce and oyster sauce (optional) according to your taste preferences.
5. Mix well ensuring that no clumps form as you cook down the mixture further while letting it simmer for about 1-2 minutes until everything has thickened up nicely thanks to our slurry. Adjust seasoning if necessary adding more salt or pepper based on personal preference.

Enjoy!

Your Chicken Stir-Fry is now ready! Serve hot alongside steamed jasmine rice or noodles of your choice for a complete meal. This versatile dish can be enjoyed with various accompaniments such as cucumber sticks, green onions, or even served over lettuce leaves like a lettuce wrap if you prefer something lighter.

Conclusion

This Chicken Stir-Fry recipe is simple yet effective at producing delicious results in minimal time. It’s an excellent way to enjoy a home-cooked meal that satisfies both the taste buds and the health-conscious individual looking for quick, nutritious options. With its flexibility regarding toppings and accompaniments, there's always room for creativity when serving this versatile dish.