Basic chicken and vegetable stir-fry

Quick and easy chicken and vegetable stir-fry featuring tender chicken breasts, crisp broccoli, colorful red peppers, and mushrooms, enhanced by ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner with a savory blend of soy and oyster sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes!

  • 20 May 2025
  • Cook time 10 min
  • Prep time 20 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 12 Ingredients

Basic chicken and vegetable stir-fry

This Basic Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chicken breasts and a medley of fresh vegetables, this dish is packed with protein and nutrients. The ginger and garlic add a delightful depth of flavor, while the soy and oyster sauces bring a savory umami taste that ties everything together.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp peanut oil
30g
1 lb chicken breasts
450g
1 onion
160g
1 red pepper
80g
1 cup mushrooms
230g
8 oz broccoli
230g
1 tbsp ginger root
16g
2 garlic cloves
6g
2 red hot chili peppers
80g
2 tbsp soy sauce
30g
1 tbsp oyster sauce
16g
1 tbsp water
16g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
- Thinly slice the chicken breasts.
- Slice the onion and red bell pepper.
- Slice the mushrooms.
- Separate the broccoli into small florets.
- Mince the ginger root and garlic cloves.
- Thinly slice the red hot chili peppers (Wear gloves if sensitive to spicy ingredients).
2. Heat the Oil:
- Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of peanut oil and let it heat up until shimmering.
3. Cook the Chicken:
- Once the oil is hot, add the thinly sliced chicken breasts.
- Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and red bell pepper.
- Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, until they begin to soften.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and broccoli florets and continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
5. Add Aromatics:
- Add the minced ginger, minced garlic, and sliced red hot chili peppers to the skillet.
- Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of water.
- Stir everything together to ensure the chicken and vegetables are well-coated with the sauce.
7. Simmer and Serve:
- Allow the stir-fry to cook for another 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat.
8. Serve:
- Serve the chicken and vegetable stir-fry hot, over cooked rice or noodles if desired.

Tips:

- Preparation: Make sure to prep all your ingredients before you start cooking. This will make the process smoother and quicker.

- High Heat: Stir-fry dishes are best cooked on high heat. This helps to quickly cook the ingredients and retain their crunch and flavor.

- Thin Slicing: Slice the chicken breasts thinly to ensure they cook quickly and evenly.

- Stir Continuously: Keep stirring the ingredients to prevent them from sticking to the pan and burning.

- Add Sauce: Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce towards the end of cooking to prevent them from evaporating and to coat the ingredients evenly.

- Variations: Feel free to add or substitute other vegetables like carrots, snow peas, or baby corn to suit your taste.

In just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table. This Basic Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry is not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite vegetables. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size340 grams
Energy
Calories 280kcal14%
Protein
Protein 30g20%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 14g4%
Fiber 3.60g9%
Sugar 6g6%
Fat
Fat 11g13%
Saturated 1.96g7%
Cholesterol 80mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 54ug6%
Choline 120mg22%
Vitamin B1 0.24mg20%
Vitamin B2 0.59mg45%
Vitamin B3 14mg89%
Vitamin B6 1.31mg77%
Vitamin B9 90ug23%
Vitamin B12 0.28ug12%
Vitamin C 110mg123%
Vitamin E 2.34mg16%
Vitamin K 60ug52%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 50mg4%
Copper, Cu 0.36mg40%
Iron, Fe 1.51mg14%
Magnesium, Mg 70mg16%
Phosphorus, P 380mg30%
Potassium, K 1000mg29%
Selenium, Se 40ug70%
Sodium, Na 590mg40%
Zinc, Zn 1.58mg14%
Water
Water 280g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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