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Savory Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry with Rice: Quick, Balanced, and Packed with Flavor


  • Author: rodrigo Stone
  • Total Time: 30–35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Quick, colorful, and full of bold flavor—this stir-fry is your weeknight hero! Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a glossy savory sauce all served over fluffy rice make this a wholesome, satisfying meal.


Ingredients

For the stir-fry:

  • Boneless chicken breast or thighs (sliced) 🍗

  • Bell peppers (sliced) 🫑

  • Broccoli florets 🥦

  • Carrots (julienned or sliced) 🥕

  • Snow peas or green beans (optional) 🌿

  • Onion (sliced) 🧅

  • Garlic & ginger (minced) 🧄

  • Olive oil or sesame oil 🫒

For the sauce:

  • Soy sauce

  • Oyster sauce or hoisin

  • Honey or brown sugar

  • Cornstarch (to thicken)

  • Chicken broth or water

  • Rice vinegar

  • Red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️

For serving:

  • Cooked white or brown rice 🍚

  • Sesame seeds

  • Green onions 🌱


Instructions

  • Cook rice and keep warm. Sear chicken in a hot pan with oil until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same pan, stir-fry veggies until crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger, cook briefly.

  • Mix sauce ingredients and pour into the pan, stirring until it thickens. Return chicken to coat in sauce.

  • Serve hot over rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15–20 minutes