Description
A vibrant and healthy Rainbow Chicken Stir Fry featuring tender chicken breast and a colorful mix of bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrot, and red onion. This quick stovetop recipe is tossed in a savory, slightly sweet soy-honey ginger sauce, making it a perfect weeknight meal packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant to release flavors.
- Stir Fry Vegetables: Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, broccoli florets, snap peas, carrot, and red onion to the pan. Stir fry for 4 to 6 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender but still vibrant.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables, mixing well to combine evenly.
- Add the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Pour the sauce into the pan and stir to evenly coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch and water mixture to the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything beautifully.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Substitute chicken thighs for chicken breast if preferred for extra juiciness.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
- Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
