Description

A quick, vibrant Chicken Stir Fry combining tender chicken strips with crisp broccoli, colorful bell peppers, and carrots in a savory plant-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this balanced dish is full of fresh vegetables and lean protein, easily customizable and served with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

Scale

Proteins and Vegetables

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), sliced
1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced or julienned
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Sauce

3 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 tsp sesame oil (natural), plus extra for cooking
1/4 tsp natural gelling agent

Optional

Cooked jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles for serving
Toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts for topping

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the chicken into thin, uniform pieces for quick and even cooking. Wash and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and ginger finely to create a fragrant sauce base.
Make the Stir Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), sesame oil (natural), and natural gelling agent. Adjust the tanginess and saltiness to taste.
Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil (natural) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken until golden and just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Add a little more sesame oil (natural) to the pan if needed. Add garlic and ginger first and cook briefly to release aroma. Then add carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Combine and Finish: Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce. Toss to coat evenly and cook 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Slice chicken and vegetables evenly for consistent cooking.
Use high heat to quickly sear ingredients preserving texture and flavor.
Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Add garlic and ginger early to infuse the dish with fragrance.
Adjust sauce thickness by stirring in a little more natural gelling agent dissolved in water if needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-Frying
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

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