Also try our Vegetable Stir Fry or our Easy Spaghetti, quick one pan meals the whole family will enjoy, even the picky eaters will approve.
chicken stir fry-
This simple stir fry recipe is so much better than takeout! Chicken with vegetables combined in a really great honey soy sauce with the perfect addition of ginger and garlic. You just can’t go wrong with this recipe. If you prefer beef in stir fry, our Ground Beef Stir Fry recipe is a must try.
how to make the BEST chicken stir fry-
Stir fry is always an easy dinner idea. You have the protein, veggies, and sauce all in one pan ready in under 30-minutes.
how to cut chicken and vegetables for stir fry?
Cut the vegetables into even sized pieces. Try to keep them all uniform in size so they cook evenly.Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about the same size as you cut the vegetables.
Over medium heat, saute the chicken until fully cooked, stirring as needed. Remove from skillet.Add the vegetables to the same skillet and cook until desired tenderness is reached.Add the chicken back to the skillet.
how to make stir fry sauce-
The sauce can make or break a stir fry recipe. This stir fry sauce for this recipe is absolutely amazing! It’s not overly sweet or salty but the perfect balance of flavors and when combined with the ginger and garlic truly completes the recipe. Though the chicken and vegetables are the main factors in a great recipe – a good stir fry sauce is just as crucial.
In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the sauce. Stir together the broth, water, soy sauce, honey and cornstarch.Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable and stir to combine.Simmer until the sauce starts to thicken and serve.
what’s the best chicken for easy stir fry?
Though chicken thighs are more tender and perform better in chicken stir fry, but chicken breast may be used as well with great results.
can vegetables be substituted in a stir fry?
Yes, stir fry is really forgiving in the vegetables you add. These vegetables work great in stir fry and can be added and combined to personal taste and preference, just be sure to keep them the same in size:
broccolibaby corngreen beanszucchinimushroomsCarrotsOnionsweet peasasparagus
what do I serve chicken stir fry with?
Since there’s already protein in the stir fry along with the vegetables, it’s a rather filling as satisfying dish as is. However, if a side is desired, baked white rice, or any pasta or noodles will all work great. If you like fried rice, make our fried rice recipe except skip adding the chicken since there’s already chicken in the stir fry.
can I reheat stir fry?
Yes, stir fry reheats great! Keep leftover stir fry covered, reheat over medium heat until chicken and vegetables are heated, or reheat in the microwave.
Can you freeze stir fry?
Yes, stir fry with chicken may be frozen as long as no pasta has been added to the dish (pasta doesn’t freeze well). Transfer cooled stir fry to an airtight container and freeze. Thaw in refrigerator and reheat in a skillet or microwave.
Try these other CHICKEN recipes:
Baked Chicken Fajitas– easy peasy baked fajitas.Chicken Gyoza Recipe- restaurant dumplings at home.Chicken Quesadilla– Taco Bell CopyCat recipe.Creamy Chicken Casserole– always a hit at parties.Chicken and Shrimp Recipe– in a delicious wine sauce.
I hope you give this kid-approved chicken stir fry recipe a try. It’s absolutely easy and so quick to make! NOTE: Recipe developed by Valentina’s Corner, and first published on Natasha’s Kitchen.
