Description
Classic garlic chicken stir fry delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors in minutes. Home cooks can quickly prepare this simple protein-packed meal with fresh ingredients and minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into cubes)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2–3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ¾ cup (180 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsps sesame oil
- 2 tsps cornstarch
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus an additional tsp, divided)
- 1.5 tsps sugar
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high flame, coating the surface with olive oil for optimal cooking conditions.
- Vegetable Sauté: Introduce broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, and yellow bell pepper to the heated pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes, maintaining their crisp texture and vibrant color. Transfer to a covered plate to preserve warmth.
- Chicken Cooking: Add additional olive oil to the skillet. Incorporate seasoned chicken cubes, stirring continuously for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, chicken broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove chicken from heat momentarily. Reunite sautéed vegetables in the skillet, sprinkling minced garlic and quickly sautéing for 30 seconds to release aromatic essence.
- Final Combination: Pour prepared sauce over chicken and vegetables, gently stirring to ensure complete coating. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and bind ingredients harmoniously.
- Serving: Present the garlic chicken stir fry atop steamed rice, creating a delectable and satisfying meal ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Sizzle Temperature Control: Keep your skillet at medium-high heat to achieve perfect golden-brown chicken without burning vegetables.
- Vegetable Crunch Preservation: Quick sauté vegetables for 5-6 minutes to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant color, preventing soggy results.
- Sauce Whisking Technique: Thoroughly whisk cornstarch mixture to eliminate lumps, ensuring a smooth, glossy sauce that clings perfectly to chicken and vegetables.
- Garlic Timing Matters: Add minced garlic in the final 30 seconds of cooking to maximize its aromatic flavor without risking bitter, burned notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg