Quick And Easy Chicken Stir-Fry Delight
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Stir-Fry Frenzy: A Deliciously Easy Chicken Recipe!
Are you ready to whip up a quick, easy, and mouth-watering chicken stir-fry that’ll become a staple in your weeknight dinner rotation? Look no further! This recipe is packed with veggies and is a cinch to prepare. Feel free to get creative and add your favorite vegetables to the mix.
Serve it with a side of white or brown rice, or noodles – the possibilities are endless! And the best part? This recipe is a breeze to make, even on the busiest of nights.
First, let’s get started with the marinade. In a medium glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Add in some minced fresh ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Then, toss in your thinly sliced chicken breast halves and make sure they’re fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the magic happen.
While your chicken is marinating, cook your rice according to the package instructions. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add in 2 cups of white rice, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Now, it’s time to heat things up in your wok or large skillet! Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat, then toss in your broccoli, onion, carrots, water chestnuts, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the veggies are just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a dish and set aside.
In the same wok or skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken, reserving the marinade, and cook until just browned, about 2 minutes per side. Then, stir in the reserved marinade, veggies, and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Serve your delicious chicken stir-fry over a bed of fluffy rice and enjoy the oohs and aahs from your family and friends!
This recipe is a real crowd-pleaser, and you can easily customize it to your taste. So go ahead, get creative, and make it your own!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cups white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 can water chestnuts, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- 2. Add minced ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- 3. Toss in thinly sliced chicken breast halves and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- 4. Cook rice according to package instructions.
- 5. In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- 6. Add broccoli, onion, carrots, water chestnuts, and bell pepper. Cook until veggies are tender, about 5 minutes, then set aside.
- 7. In the same wok, add another tablespoon of sesame oil and the marinated chicken. Cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- 8. Stir in the reserved marinade and veggies, cooking until chicken is fully cooked and veggies are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- 9. Serve the chicken stir-fry over rice.
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