Wok Asian Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients
- For the stir fry:
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 3 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- For the sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for richness)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (for sweetness)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes or chili paste (optional, for heat)
Description
Wok Tip: Keep the heat high and ingredients moving constantly for that restaurant-style sear and crisp texture
Serving Size
4 people
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Cuisine(s)
Chinese (Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan)
Food Allergies
Sesame, Soy, Wheat / Gluten
Meal Type
Lunch or Dinner
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, chicken broth, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat wok over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tbsp oil, swirl to coat. Stir-fry chicken strips in batches for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: Add remaining oil to the wok. Toss in garlic and ginger, stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell peppers, carrot, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, keeping veggies crisp-tender. Add zucchini and green onions, stir another 2 minutes.
- Combine & sauce: Return chicken to the wok. Pour in sauce mixture and toss everything together. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken and veggies.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.