Johnson's Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

A vibrant one-pan stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-spicy sauce that comes together in 20 minutes. This Asian Fusion-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, soy sauce, cornstarch 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 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 3, sliced (white parts separated from green) green onions
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb chicken cubes with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sesame oil; marinate 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to skillet, then stir in minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot; stir-fry 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, then add 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce. Stir until sauce thickens and coats ingredients, about 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Stir in sliced green onions (white parts first), cook 30 seconds, then add green parts and serve immediately.