Save Craving a takeout-style meal that fits your healthy lifestyle? This 30-Minute Skinny Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant, nutrient-dense dinner that comes together in a flash. Featuring lean chicken breast and a rainbow of crisp vegetables, it is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you want a meal that is both satisfying and light.
Save The beauty of a stir-fry lies in the combination of textures and fresh flavors. By using a light, honey-sweetened soy sauce base and protein-rich chicken, you get all the savory goodness of traditional Asian-inspired cuisine without the heavy oils or added sugars found in many pre-packaged sauces.
Ingredients
- Protein: 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- Vegetables: 2 cups (150 g) broccoli florets, 1 cup (80 g) sugar snap peas (trimmed), 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced), 2 green onions (sliced)
- Aromatics & Sauce: 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1-inch piece fresh ginger (peeled and grated), 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- Cooking: 1 tbsp canola or avocado oil
- Optional Garnish: 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro or extra green onions
Instructions
- Step 1
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Step 2
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and just cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Step 3
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4
- Add broccoli, snap peas, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
- Step 5
- Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce, tossing everything to coat. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until sauce thickens and everything is hot.
- Step 6
- Stir in green onions. Remove from heat.
- Step 7
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro or extra green onions if desired.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
To ensure your vegetables stay crisp and vibrant, make sure the skillet is very hot before adding them. Sauté the garlic and ginger only briefly—just until fragrant—to prevent them from burning and becoming bitter. Slicing the chicken thinly ensures it cooks quickly and stays tender.
Varianten und Anpassungen
This recipe is incredibly versatile. For a vegetarian option, swap the chicken for firm tofu and use a vegetarian oyster sauce substitute. If you enjoy a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce or a drizzle of sriracha before serving. For gluten-free needs, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Serviervorschläge
Serve this stir-fry over steamed brown rice or quinoa for a wholesome, filling meal. For a lower-carb option, cauliflower rice works beautifully as it soaks up the delicious sauce. It is also fantastic on its own for a lighter lunch or dinner.
Save With its high protein content and abundance of fresh veggies, this 30-minute meal proves that healthy eating can be both easy and incredibly flavorful. It's a reliable staple that brings the vibrant tastes of Asian-inspired cooking right to your home kitchen without the extra calories.
Recipe Guide
- → What cuts of chicken work best for this stir-fry?
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced ensure quick cooking and tender results.
- → Can I substitute the vegetables in this dish?
Yes, snap peas and broccoli can be swapped with other crisp vegetables like green beans or snap carrots for variety.
- → How can I make the sauce thicker?
Adding cornstarch to the sauce mixture and cooking briefly while stirring helps achieve a glossy, thickened coating.
- → What oils are suitable for stir-frying here?
Canola or avocado oil are recommended for their high smoke points and neutral flavors.
- → Is there a way to add spice to this dish?
Incorporate red pepper flakes or sriracha according to your heat preference for an added kick.
- → Can this dish be prepared gluten-free?
Substitute soy sauce and oyster sauce with gluten-free alternatives like tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce.