Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

This Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is a perfect weeknight meal that is both quick and easy to make. It’s packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking.

This stir-fry is a great option for a busy weeknight because it comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s also a healthy and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are some other reasons why this Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is the perfect weeknight meal:

• It’s a one-pan meal, which means less cleanup for you
• It’s easily customizable – you can add in your favorite vegetables or protein
• It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken

Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 broccoli floret, chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the cornstarch and soy sauce.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and broccoli to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, brown sugar, and sriracha (if using).
5. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
6. Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice.

Tips:

• If you don’t have chicken broth, you can substitute with water or vegetable broth.
• You can also add in other vegetables to this stir-fry, such as carrots, snow peas, or mushrooms.
• If you like your stir-fry spicier, you can add in more sriracha or red pepper flakes.
• To make this dish ahead of time, cook the chicken and vegetables as instructed. Then, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to serve, reheat the stir-fry in a skillet or wok until heated through. Then, add the sauce and cook according to the instructions above.

Suggested Pairings

• Steamed white rice or brown rice
• Fried rice
• Noodles
• Egg rolls
• Spring rolls

Conclusion

This Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, easy, and flavorful weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. It’s also a healthy and customizable dish that can be made to fit your dietary needs. So next time you’re looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, give this Garlic Chicken Stir Fry a try.

Additional Notes

A stir-fry that includes broccoli, red bell pepper, cashew nuts, and chicken. While the recipe above doesn’t include cashew nuts, they can be easily added to the stir-fry during step 3. Simply add the cashews to the skillet with the other vegetables and cook until they are toasted and golden brown.