Stir-Fried Chicken and Colorful Veggies with Garlic Soy Glaze

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A vibrant stir fry featuring tender chicken breast and crisp vegetables coated in a savory garlic soy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 30 minutes pairs thinly sliced chicken breast, medium, julienned red bell pepper, medium, julienned yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, 1 large thinly sliced carrot, 1 medium red bell pepper julienned, and 1 medium yellow bell pepper julienned; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour in the prepared soy sauce mixture, and drizzle 2 tsp sesame oil. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly, then remove from heat and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Chicken and Colorful Veggies with Garlic Soy Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 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 Stir-Fried Chicken and Colorful Veggies with Garlic Soy Glaze?

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 thinly sliced chicken breast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Chicken and Colorful Veggies with Garlic Soy Glaze?

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 Stir-Fried Chicken and Colorful Veggies with Garlic Soy Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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.

What goes well with Stir-Fried Chicken and Colorful Veggies with Garlic Soy Glaze?

Asian stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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