Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry Dish
Aromatic and colorful, this Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and delicious meal perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender chicken strips coated in a savory soy sauce blend, paired with crunchy bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots, this dish promises a delightful explosion of flavors. Whether serving it over rice or noodles, it makes for an easy weeknight dinner that will impress your family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green; sliced)
- 1 cup fresh snap peas (trimmed)
- 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced or julienned)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and a pinch of pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat with vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Add the marinated chicken strips and stir-fry until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Toss in the bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots; stir-fry until vegetables are tender yet crisp (around 3–4 minutes).
- Serve immediately with rice or noodles and drizzle leftover sauce over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir-fry (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg