Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

Cook Time: 20 minutes

This flavorful and easy chicken stir fry is a perfect dish for a quick and healthy meal. Packed with fresh vegetables and tender chicken, it's a satisfying and nutritious option for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 zucchini, cut into rounds and quartered
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into squares
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, cut into pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • cup chicken broth
  • 6 green onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1: In a large bowl, mix the chicken with soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch. Set aside to marinate.

Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli, and garlic. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 3: Pour in the chicken broth and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are fully tender.

Step 4: Transfer the cooked vegetables and broth to a large bowl and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean.

Step 5: Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.

Step 6: Add the cooked vegetables back into the skillet with the chicken. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.

Step 7: Sprinkle the dish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooks Note

This recipe can easily be doubled if you're feeding a larger group. You can also adjust the cornstarch to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Per Serving
Calories 314
Total Fat 16g (21% DV)
Saturated Fat 3g (13% DV)
Cholesterol 45mg (15% DV)
Sodium 1265mg (55% DV)
Total Carbohydrate 20g (7% DV)
Dietary Fiber 5g (18% DV)
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 22g (44% DV)
Vitamin C 132mg (146% DV)
Calcium 96mg (7% DV)
Iron 3mg (14% DV)
Potassium 836mg (18% DV)

Note: The daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your values may differ depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

naples34102

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

I went about this a little differently. Rather than mixing the chicken with the soy sauce/broth mixture I reserved it until the end. I quickly stir-fried the thinly sliced chicken (easy to thin-slice if you partially freeze it first), then the vegetables. (Leaving on a jet plane day after tomorrow and this was the perfect recipe to clear out the fridge: broccoli, zucchini, onions, mushrooms, baby bok choy, red bell pepper and bean sprouts). I mixed it all together then and thickened it with the broth mixture, heating just until thickened. Additional cooking at this point is not required. We enjoyed this, tho' Hubs liked it more than I did. Purely subjective, but given the stronger tasting broccoli and bell pepper, I think beef would have been a better choice over the mildly flavored chicken. Again, just a matter of different taste buds! Most important with stir fries, where the ingredients are cooked quickly over high heat, all ingredients should be of similar size and thickness so that they all cook quickly and evenly at roughly the same rate.

Shana McSunas

07/09/2013 03:56:20 PM

This recipe is wonderful! I used broccoli, onion, zucchini, green pepper and carrots. Whatever you do, don't forget to top it with fresh green onions and also I added toasted sesame seeds. Those additions just set it over the top! I served it over brown rice cooked with broth (or bouillon would work great too! ). I also let the chicken pieces soak for quite a while in the delicious sauce and I pierced the pieces with a fork so they were so tender and flavorful. This is a wonderful recipe!

Hilda

02/08/2015 04:19:12 PM

Loved this recipe. Just added carrots, mushrooms, celery, onions, and a red and yellow pepper instead of zucchini, and doubled the recipe. I also used coconut oil instead of vegetable oil, and replaced the sherry with 2 tsps Of vanilla, 1 tbsp of Apple cider vinegar, and 1tbsp of water.

Vicki Engelke Barnidge

12/22/2013 12:31:59 PM

This recipe is perfect! We didn't have some of the veggies listed so I improvised with what I had. I coarsely chopped 1 green pepper, 1 red pepper, 1 yellow pepper, 2 carrots, and 1 onion. I sautéed all veggies as indicated. Removed veggies then added the marinated chicken, cooked through then added veggies back in to toss in the sauce.

jodie

12/11/2024 01:20:33 PM

I tweaked the seasonings based on the amount of chicken I used. Soy sauce, salt, pepper, all seasoning ( added), generous amount of minced garlic, and it was terrific. No sherry or cornstarch. I marinated the diced chicken in soy sauce for about 30 minutes prior to cooking. My husband loved it.!! This is a perfect recipe for giving you the basics and then you adjust it to your liking. Thank you.!

Michelle Seace Traino

11/11/2021 05:10:47 AM

This was a pretty good chicken stir-fry recipe. Very easy & pretty quick. I used frozen stir-fry veggies because it's what I had so I cut the cooking time a little. I also doubled the sauce. All-in-all, I would make it again.

melo_g

10/11/2023 01:26:10 AM

I followed the recipe as closely as I could, forgot I didn’t have cornstarch, but I made it anyway. I used teriyaki sauce with sesame seeds as a substitute for the cornstarch. It turned out great! My family is going crazy over this meal!! Thanks so much!!

NavyWife2010

01/08/2014 05:41:39 PM

This is a great guideline to "build your own" stir fry. I added a ton more vegetables and used coconut oil instead of vegetable oil (just preference). I cooked the chicken a little longer than the recipe states as well. I didn't have any broccoli or zucchini on hand so I had to use what I had and it turned out great. I served it over a bed of rice cooked with chicken broth instead of just water. I'll definitely make it again.

heatherg

12/19/2015 11:25:50 PM

We loved this and it was a last minute decision with stuff we had in the house. I added a clove of crushed garlic, 1/4 t ground ginger and substituted the sherry with rice wine vinegar for the chicken marinade. I used broccoli, red and green peppers and onion as the veggies and sautéed the veggies in sesame oil & vegetable oil. I added toasted sesame seeds as a topping at the end. Delicious and will definitely make again.

nssns

04/21/2020 02:08:45 AM

Loved the recipe but the photo is deceiving. It shows mushrooms and red pepper which are not ingredients in the recipe. It also pictured the stir fry over rice and noodles...not suggested. In spite of that, it was a great recipe. I did add mushrooms and served it over brown rice with soy sauce on the side. I would definitely make it again and include the red pepper and mushrooms.

Jody Ellen Sherman

06/10/2020 08:55:52 PM

I used stir-fry vegetables purchased at Trader Joes, which eliminated cutting up all the veggies. Otherwise, I followed the recipe. It was easy and so delicious!!

Jennifer Sanchez

12/23/2024 11:12:43 PM

I whipped this up after a long day, and it was exactly what I needed. Quick, comforting, and delicious — everything came together with minimal effort. The flavors were spot-on, and it tasted like it took hours to make. I’ll definitely be making this again soon.

Cheryl G

12/14/2024 02:12:54 AM

I added some teriyaki sauce and it was sooooo yummy!

Mary Lawrence

10/29/2024 12:26:29 PM

very bland

Donna

08/12/2024 05:55:33 AM

I made this with sliced yellow onions, red bell peppers, mushrooms, sugar snap peas and the called for garlic. We found it very bland and I even added some red pepper flakes and S&P. It just didn’t do it for us! Not sure what it needs.

ArtsyJam3636

05/19/2024 05:09:13 PM

I would also double the sauce recipe.

Carolyn Mitchell

02/26/2024 11:35:06 AM

Even my toddler loved it!

David

09/22/2023 12:50:03 AM

I made this as written. It needs something more. We both thought it was bland. We sprinkled some soy sauce at the table, it helped a little. I'm thinking a little ginger might make it not so bland. I'm open for suggestions.

PeppyToast2708

09/18/2023 02:24:49 PM

Great flexibility, easy and important tips

Petra Rebenstorf

07/29/2023 06:30:58 PM

Very nice basic recipe, but for us it was a little bland. Will make it again with little adjustments.