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Simple Chicken Stir-Fry

Quick-cooking stir-fried chicken with bell peppers and broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal prep.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
34g
Simple Chicken Stir-Fry
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. Step 2

    Chop bell peppers into 1-inch chunks. Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains and edges brown, ~6 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Add broccoli and bell pepper. Stir-fry over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender-crisp, ~5 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Pour sauce into the skillet. Toss everything to coat evenly until sauce thickens slightly, ~2 minutes.

  8. Step 8

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet or wok (12-inch)
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • paper towels

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