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Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

22 minsEasy3 servingsAsian

Tender chicken strips and crisp peppers and broccoli in a garlicky soy-ginger sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep 10 mins · Cook 12 mins · Total 22 mins

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast – 500 g
  • Broccoli – 1 small head
  • Bell peppers – 2
  • Garlic – 3 cloves
  • Fresh ginger – 1 thumb
  • Soy sauce – 3 tbsp
  • Honey – 1 tbsp
  • Cornstarch – 1 tsp
  • Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp

Equipment: Wok or large frying pan

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cooking mode · Step 1 of 425%

Prep

Slice chicken thinly and toss with cornstarch. Mix soy sauce and honey.

  1. Prep

    Slice chicken thinly and toss with cornstarch. Mix soy sauce and honey.

  2. Sear chicken

    Stir-fry chicken in hot oil for 5 minutes until golden; remove.

  3. Cook vegetables

    Stir-fry broccoli, peppers, garlic and ginger for 4 minutes.

  4. Sauce

    Return chicken, add sauce and toss for 1 minute until glossy.

Cooking Tips

  • Have everything chopped before you start — stir-frying moves fast.

Substitutions

  • Use tofu for a vegetarian version.
  • Swap honey for brown sugar.

Serving suggestions

Serve over rice or noodles.

Storage

Keeps 2 days in the fridge.

Frequently asked questions

Why coat the chicken in cornstarch?

It protects the meat and keeps it tender, and helps the sauce cling.

Can I use frozen vegetables?

Yes — add them straight from frozen and cook a minute longer.

Published by the AliRecipes team. Recipe drafting is AI-assisted, then checked for sensible quantities and steps before publishing. Always check allergens and cook meat to safe temperatures.

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