Best-Ever Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

A quick, flavorful stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy-ginger glaze. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, broccoli, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 cut into strips chicken breast
• 1 head cut into florets broccoli
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• 1 red, sliced bell peppers
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken strips and sear for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Toss in broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
3. Step 3: Add soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce reduces and coats the ingredients.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.