Chicken Stir-Fry (Quick & Flavorful)

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp ginger (grated)
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1 bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 carrot (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 onion (sliced)

Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce (optional 🔥)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey (or keto: skip or use sweetener)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep Everything
    Cut chicken thin and veggies evenly (important for fast cooking).
  2. Cook Chicken
    Heat oil in a wok/pan on high heat.
    Add chicken → stir-fry 4–5 mins until cooked. Remove.
  3. Cook Veggies
    In same pan, add garlic + ginger → sauté 30 sec.
    Add veggies → cook 3–4 mins (keep them slightly crunchy).
  4. Make Sauce
    Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  5. Combine
    Add chicken back → pour sauce → stir well.
    Cook 2–3 mins until sauce thickens and coats everything.

😋 Taste & Texture

  • Juicy chicken
  • Crisp vegetables
  • Glossy, savory-sweet sauce

💡 Pro Tips

  • High heat = best stir-fry flavor 🔥
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan
  • Add chili flakes for extra spice
  • For keto: skip honey + cornstarch (or use xanthan gum)
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Emma Laurent

Cooking has been part of my daily life for years, and I enjoy sharing easy keto, sourdough, and high-protein recipes that anyone can make at home.