Garlic Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

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This garlic chicken stir fry is a quick and easy dinner that’s perfect for those busy weeknights. Cubes of chicken are cooked with colorful veggies and tossed in a flavorful garlic sauce for a meal that’s way better than take out!

Stir fry is almost a complete meal by itself. Just add some Egg Rolls, a Fruit Salad and some Cream Cheese Wontons for a complete meal!

When I am looking for a speedy dinner, I often turn to stir fry. It’s so easy to make and super versatile. It is fast and easy and curbs that temptation to hit the drive-thru. Stir fry is also a guarantee that I can get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the combination of chicken and sauce. It is always a meal I can count on to feed the masses and they will leave the table with full bellies and smiles.

This garlic chicken stir fry is a quick and easy dinner that’s perfect for those busy weeknights! Cubes of chicken are cooked with colorful veggies and tossed in a flavorful garlic sauce for a meal that’s way better than take out!

PREP TIME: 5MINS

COOK TIME: 15MINS

TOTAL TIME: 20MINS

SERVINGS: 4 PEOPLE

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Olive oil divided
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 c Sliced mushrooms
  • 2-3 c Broccoli Florets
  • 4 Cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • ¾ c. Chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
How To Make Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
  1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the broccoli, sliced mushrooms and yellow bell pepper to the heated skillet, and cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables begin to become tender. Remove the vegetables, cover them and set aside for later.
  3. Place one teaspoon of olive oil in the heated skillet, and add the chicken breast pieces. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Mix the vegetables back into the skillet.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, chicken broth, sesame oil and cornstarch, and mix well.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet, and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is coated well and the sauce has thickened.
  7. Serve over white rice if you desire.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:

Serves: 4

Calories183kcal (9%)

Carbohydrates 7g (2%)

Protein 26g (52%)

Fat 5g (8%)

Saturated Fat1g (5%)

Cholesterol 73mg (24%)

Sodium554mg (23%)

Potassium676mg (19%)

Fiber 1g (4%)

Sugar 2g (2%)

Vitamin A235IU (5%)

Vitamin C79.9mg (97%)

Calcium 22mg (2%)

Iron 1mg (6%)

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