Description
A fast, flavorful chicken stir fry perfect for solo dining, ready in under 10 minutes with simple ingredients and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup snap peas or green beans, trimmed
- 1/3 cup shredded carrot
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (or about 1 teaspoon pre-minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a small bowl, combine sliced chicken with 1 teaspoon soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix until all pieces are coated. Let sit while prepping vegetables.
- Prep vegetables: Slice bell peppers, trim snap peas or green beans, shred carrots, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Heat pan: Place a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil.
- Cook chicken: Add marinated chicken in a single layer. Let sear without stirring for 1-2 minutes, then stir-fry until cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Add aromatics and veggies: Toss in garlic, ginger, bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Make sauce and combine: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Pour over stir fry and toss to coat evenly. Sauce should thicken slightly.
- Final touches: Remove from heat. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and green onions on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
If sauce thickens too much, add a tablespoon of water to loosen. Do not overcrowd pan to avoid steaming chicken. Thinly slice chicken for faster cooking. Can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp. Use tamari for gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: quick chicken stir fry, easy dinner, one serving, healthy stir fry, 10-minute meal, solo dining, chicken recipe