Authentic Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A quick, savory dish featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables, cooked in a sizzling wok with authentic soy glaze. This Chinese chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, bell peppers, and broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast, sliced
• 2 medium bell peppers, julienned
• 1 head broccoli, florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until aromatic.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs sliced chicken breast and cook for 5 minutes until edges are golden and nearly cooked through.
3. Step 3: Toss in 2 julienned bell peppers and 1 head broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Mix in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately, sprinkled with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.