Kid-Friendly Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
A colorful stir fry featuring tender chicken breast and crunchy vegetables, lightly seasoned for a family-friendly meal that kids will enjoy. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, carrot, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 strips chicken breast
- 1 large, julienned carrot
- 1 medium, sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp freshly grated ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves to make the stir fry sauce.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb chicken breast strips and sauté for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup trimmed snap peas to the pan, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Stir the sauce mixture again and pour it over the chicken and vegetables.
- Step 5: In a small cup, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water until smooth, then add to the skillet.
- Step 6: Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles if desired.








