Easy 30-Minute Chicken Stir Fry

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Rest Time 5 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Cooking Method: Sautéing

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Dairy-Free, Low Sugar, Nut-Free

Description

Looking for a lightning-fast dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Easy 30-Minute Chicken Stir Fry is your answer! Tender slices of chicken breast are tossed with a rainbow of crisp vegetables and coated in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce that’s better than takeout. It’s a healthy, one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, packed with protein, and totally customizable to your favorite veggies. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a satisfying, restaurant-style dish made in your own kitchen — no wok skills required! Ready in just 30 minutes, this is your new go-to quick dinner hero.

🧂 Ingredients

For the stir fry:
500 g (1lb) boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 medium broccoli head, cut into small florets
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 small onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
For the sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp 1 cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Prep the Sauce

1
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken

2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Stir Fry the Vegetables

3
In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Toss in onion, bell peppers, carrot, and broccoli. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender.

Add Garlic & Ginger

4
Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Combine & Sauce It Up

5
Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir well. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.

Serve

6
Remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or spring onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Sodium 700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 30g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.