Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Description: 🍲 Make and share this delicious Chicken Stir Fry recipe, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal, inspired by the flavors of Chinese and Asian cuisine. This recipe combines tender boneless chicken with a variety of fresh vegetables, all cooked together in a savory sauce and served over fluffy rice, topped with crunchy cashews. It’s an easy and inexpensive dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken, sliced thinly
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 2 tablespoons oil for stir-frying
- Peapods (optional), for serving
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Slice the boneless chicken into thin strips. Slice the onion, carrot, green pepper, and mushrooms. Measure out the chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, ground ginger, and cashews.
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Stir Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry until it’s no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside, keeping it warm.
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Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry the sliced onion, julienned carrot, sliced green pepper, and mushrooms until they’re crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes.
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Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, and ground ginger until well combined.
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Thicken Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly.
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Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add peapods if desired. Stir everything together until the chicken and vegetables are heated through.
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Serve: Serve the chicken stir fry over cooked rice, and top with crunchy cashews for added texture and flavor.
Enjoy this delightful Chicken Stir Fry dish as a satisfying meal that’s packed with protein, vegetables, and savory goodness, ready to be enjoyed with family and friends! 🍽️