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Easy Stir-Fry Chicken with Vegetables
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Easy Stir-Fry Chicken with Vegetables
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Easy Stir-Fry Chicken with Vegetables

A quick and delicious recipe for stir-fried chicken with a colorful mix of vegetables, all tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this dish is packed with flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes.
#Stir Fry
#Chicken
#Easy Recipe
#Weeknight Meal
#Asian Cuisine
#Healthy
#Quick Dinner
#Vegetables
Finished Stir-Fry Plated
Finished Stir-Fry Plated

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
19m
Cook Time
34m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Asian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
30g
Protein
25g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Stir-Fry in the Wok
Stir-Fry in the Wok

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast
    (boneless, skinless, sliced into bite-sized pieces)

    500 grams
  • Garlic
    (minced)

    4 cloves
  • Onion
    (chopped)

    1 medium
  • Carrots
    (peeled and thinly sliced or julienned)

    1 large
  • Bell Pepper
    (any color, sliced)

    1 medium
  • Cabbage
    (shredded or chopped)

    1 head
  • Soy Sauce

    1 cup
  • Oyster Sauce

    2 tablespoons
  • Sugar

    1 tablespoon
  • Water
    (or chicken broth)

    1 cup
  • Cooking Oil

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 4
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Colorful Vegetables and Chicken Cooking
Colorful Vegetables and Chicken Cooking

Instructions

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  • 1

    Slice the chicken breast into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
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    Slice the chicken breast into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
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    For easier slicing, slightly freeze the chicken for 15-20 minutes.
  • 2

    Prepare all vegetables: mince garlic, chop onion, thinly slice carrots, slice bell pepper, and chop cabbage. Set aside.
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    Prepare all vegetables: mince garlic, chop onion, thinly slice carrots, slice bell pepper, and chop cabbage. Set aside.
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    Chop vegetables to similar sizes for consistent cooking and texture.
  • 3

    Heat cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, then sauté until fragrant and the onion softens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
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    Heat cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, then sauté until fragrant and the onion softens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
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    Ensure your wok or pan is hot before adding ingredients to achieve a good stir-fry char.
  • 4

    Add the sliced chicken to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, breaking it apart, until it's no longer pink and lightly browned on all sides.
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    Add the sliced chicken to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, breaking it apart, until it's no longer pink and lightly browned on all sides.
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    Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary to ensure it browns instead of steams.
  • 5

    Add the sliced carrots to the pan. Continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, as carrots take slightly longer to cook than other vegetables.
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    Add the sliced carrots to the pan. Continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, as carrots take slightly longer to cook than other vegetables.
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    Stir continuously to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
  • 6

    Add the sliced bell pepper and chopped cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp, maintaining some of their crunch.
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    Add the sliced bell pepper and chopped cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp, maintaining some of their crunch.
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    Don't overcook the vegetables; they should still have a slight bite for the best texture.
  • 7

    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves. Pour this sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the pan.
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    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves. Pour this sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the pan.
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    Taste the sauce mixture before adding to adjust sweetness or saltiness to your preference.
  • 8

    Stir everything well to ensure all ingredients are coated with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly and all ingredients are heated through.
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    Stir everything well to ensure all ingredients are coated with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly and all ingredients are heated through.
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    If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more water or broth. If too thin, simmer for another minute or two.
  • 9

    Remove the stir-fry from heat and serve hot, ideally with steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh cilantro if desired.
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    Remove the stir-fry from heat and serve hot, ideally with steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh cilantro if desired.
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    Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture of the vegetables.
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