Description
This vibrant and flavorful Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender pieces of chicken breast are cooked to perfection, then combined with colorful bell peppers, broccoli, and onions, all tossed in a tangy BBQ-soy sauce blend with hints of ginger and garlic. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a wholesome, satisfying dish served best over steamed rice.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ – 2 lbs), cut into chunks
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow), chopped
- 3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 onion (yellow, white, or sweet), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth. Whisk together thoroughly and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken chunks, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped bell peppers, broccoli, and sliced onion. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and cook everything together for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the vegetables reach your desired tenderness. Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Serve with steamed white, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
