Spiced Eleven-Herb Chicken Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A vibrant stir fry featuring eleven different herbs and spices, blending aromatic flavors into tender chicken strips. This Asian-inspired New Year's recipe (high protein), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, soy sauce, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 500 g, thinly sliced chicken breast
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3, sliced scallions
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• to taste salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 500 g thinly sliced chicken breast with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp red chili flakes, and all eleven herbs and spices: 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp dried basil. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 6-7 minutes until the edges of the chicken pieces turn golden and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp sesame oil and 3 sliced scallions to the skillet. Toss for another 2 minutes until fragrant and the scallions soften slightly. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.