Best-Ever Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A quick, flavorful stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy-ginger glaze. This asian-inspired chicken (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
- 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.
- Step 2: Toss in broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Add soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce reduces and coats the ingredients.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Best-Ever Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Best-Ever Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry?
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 chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Best-Ever Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry?
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 Best-Ever Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry 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.
Is Best-Ever Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The step-by-step instructions were super clear. Turned out perfect on my first try.
- ★★★★★
Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
