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-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, bell peppers, 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 "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

• 1.5 lbs, sliced chicken breast
• 2 medium, julienned bell peppers
• 1 head, florets broccoli
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 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.