Auction-Style One-Pan Chicken Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A quick and delicious weeknight meal featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables, all cooked in one pan with a savory sauce. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, soy sauce, cornstarch for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb chicken breasts (cubed), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey. Toss to coat and marinate 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium bell pepper, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 tsp grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return chicken to skillet, add 1/4 cup water, and stir until sauce thickens and coats everything.