Description
This Sweet & Savory Chicken Stir-Fry with Steamed Rice features juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and crisp broccoli in a rich, glossy sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
2 cups steamed white rice
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized strips and season with salt and pepper.
2. Slice the bell peppers and chop broccoli into florets.
3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry if using.
4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
5. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
6. Add remaining oil, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
7. Stir-fry broccoli and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
8. Return chicken to the pan, add sauce, and stir to coat.
9. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
10. Serve hot with steamed white rice.
Notes
Cut ingredients uniformly for even cooking.
Do not overcook vegetables—aim for a tender-crisp texture.
For a thicker sauce, use the cornstarch slurry.
Adjust sweetness or saltiness by balancing soy sauce and honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken stir fry, rice dinner, quick weeknight meals, healthy Asian recipe