Delicious, easy and healthy Chinese style chicken vegetable stir fry features juicy chicken breast and vegetables that are perfectly tender-crisp.
This chicken vegetable stir fry is one of the Chinese style dishes I make most often for my family (pork stir fry is another good one). It’s an easy recipe, it’s healthy, and it’s very flavorful thanks to the Chinese style sauce.
I was never much into Asian-style food until I met my husband. His parents had spent several years working in China, and his entire family was enamored with Chinese cooking. He used to make me a wonderful dish of sweet and spicy shrimp, keeping the vegetables wonderfully crisp.
That’s how I fell in love with Chinese cooking. Though to this day, I still can’t properly handle chopsticks, and not for lack of trying.
How to make chicken vegetable stir-fry
Like most stir fry recipes, most of the work when making this chicken vegetable stir fry is gathering and prepping the ingredients. Once you have your ingredients ready, the cooking part is very fast – this dish is ready in a matter of minutes.
Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. The basics are simple. Cook chicken pieces with onions, garlic, and ginger. Add vegetables and a Chinese-style sauce. Cook briefly, then drizzle with sesame oil and serve.
How to serve chicken vegetable stir-fry
Since we eat a low carb diet, I usually serve this dish on a bed of cauliflower rice. If you don’t mind the extra carbs, white or brown rice would obviously work too. Other than that, since this dish contains chicken and vegetables, it makes a complete meal, so there’s no need to serve it with a side dish.
Is this a healthy recipe?
I think it is. Chicken (especially organic chicken), vegetables and onions are very healthy. Not everyone likes soy sauce, but I think it’s OK in moderation. Take a look at the nutritional breakdown for a serving of this recipe. I think it’s quite impressive!
Can I make a keto version of this chicken vegetable stir-fry?
Yes. Omit the carrots, and use a low carb sweetener instead of the honey (or simply omit the honey). A serving of this version has about 8 grams of carb and 3 grams of fiber.
What about leftovers?
If you have leftover chicken vegetable stir-fry, you can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Reheat the leftovers gently, covered, in the microwave on 50% power.
Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb. frozen chopped vegetables (I used a mix of broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots)
- 3 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped (6oz)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger root
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cube the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
- Place the frozen vegetables in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover and microwave 3 minutes. Stir, cover again, and microwave 2 more minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken breast cubes and stir-fry until no longer raw, turning the chicken pieces so that they are cooked on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add the vegetables and the sauce. Cook, stirring gently, until everything is well-coated and sauce thickens, 2-3 minutes.
- Off heat, drizzle with the sesame oil and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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