Description
A quick and flavorful chicken stir fry featuring tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli, colorful bell peppers, and snow peas in a savory sauce made from soy and oyster sauces. Perfectly balanced with ginger, garlic, and a touch of sesame oil, this stir fry is a healthy and satisfying meal served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
Sauces and Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Other
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil: In a large wok or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the wok and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add broccoli, red and yellow bell peppers, onion, and snow peas to the wok. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return cooked chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and the cornstarch mixture, stirring well to combine.
- Thicken sauce: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through.
- Finish with sesame oil and seasoning: Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Adjust vegetables based on seasonality and preference.
- Ensure chicken is sliced thinly for even and quick cooking.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for best flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
