Description
This garlic chicken stir fry is a quick and easy dinner, ideal for busy weeknights. It features cubes of chicken cooked with colorful veggies and tossed in a flavorful garlic sauce, offering a homemade meal that surpasses takeout quality.
Ingredients
- Vegetable Oil (Canola or vegetable oil)
- Broccoli Florets
- Mushrooms
- Yellow Bell Pepper
- Boneless Skinless Chicken
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic
- Chicken Broth
- Brown Sugar
- Soy Sauce
- Sesame Oil
- Cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook broccoli, mushrooms, and bell pepper until tender.
- Remove vegetables, keep warm, and clean the pan.
- Cook chicken in oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic, cook briefly, then reintroduce vegetables.
- Mix chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
- Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables, simmer until thickened.
- Serve immediately, optionally with steamed rice.
Notes
- Cook veggies and chicken separately for optimal results.
- Use pre-cut vegetables for faster preparation.
- Substitute chicken with pork, beef, shrimp, or tofu.
- For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and use vegetable broth.
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 554mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 73mg