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Easy One-Pan Stir-Fry Recipe for Quick Family Dinners in 20 Minutes

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A quick, simple, and flavorful one-pan stir-fry recipe perfect for busy weeknights, featuring juicy chicken and crisp-tender vegetables with a savory-sweet sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (about 150 g)
  • 1 medium bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas, trimmed (about 100 g)
  • 3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or a dash of chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
  • Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, extra green onions, chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients (about 10 minutes): Slice chicken into even bite-sized pieces. Chop all vegetables. Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat your pan (2 minutes): Place skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Cook the chicken (5 minutes): Add chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes, then stir and cook until no longer pink. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Cook the veggies (5 minutes): Add more oil if needed. Stir-fry white parts of green onions, carrots, and broccoli for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and snap peas; stir until tender-crisp.
  5. Combine and sauce (2-3 minutes): Return chicken to pan. Pour in sauce and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Finish and serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with green parts of green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Keep all ingredients prepped before heating the pan to avoid scrambling. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep veggies crisp. Adjust heat if pan smokes excessively. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Vegetarian option: substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh.

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