Authentic Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables
A quick, savory dish featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables, cooked in a sizzling wok with authentic soy glaze. This chinese-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs sliced chicken breast, medium, julienned bell peppers, head, florets 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs sliced chicken breast and cook for 5 minutes until edges are golden and nearly cooked through.
- Step 3: Toss in 2 julienned bell peppers and 1 head broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- 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.
- Step 5: Serve immediately, sprinkled with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Authentic Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Authentic Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sliced chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Authentic Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Authentic Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Authentic Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables?
Chinese chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★★
The aroma while cooking this was absolutely heavenly.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
