This easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe is amazing! Chicken with vegetables smothered in the most delicious garlic and ginger honey soy sauce. The stir fry is completely ready in 30-minutes, perfect for busy weekends.

Also try our Vegetable Stir Fry or our Easy Spaghetti, quick one pan meals the whole family will enjoy, even the picky eaters will approve.

Easy stir fry recipe with chicken, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, carrots and cashews in a homemade stir fry sauce.

chicken stir fry-

This simple stir fry recipe is so much better than takeout! Chicken with vegetables combined in a really great honey soy sauce with the perfect addition of ginger and garlic. You just can’t go wrong with this recipe.

If you prefer beef in stir fry, our Ground Beef Stir Fry recipe is a must try.

Simple chicken vegetable stir fry recipe made with a sweet ginger garlic soy sauce in a bowl with two spoons.

how to make the BEST chicken stir fry-

Stir fry is always an easy dinner idea. You have the protein, veggies, and sauce all in one pan ready in under 30-minutes.

how to cut chicken and vegetables for stir fry?

  • Cut the vegetables into even sized pieces. Try to keep them all uniform in size so they cook evenly.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about the same size as you cut the vegetables.
How to cut the carrots, broccoli, zucchini, peppers, mushrooms and onions for this easy chicken stir fry recipe.
  • Over medium heat, saute the chicken until fully cooked, stirring as needed. Remove from skillet.
  • Add the vegetables to the same skillet and cook until desired tenderness is reached.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet.
How to make stir fry with chicken, zucchini. broccoli, peppers and mushrooms.

how to make stir fry sauce-

The sauce can make or break a stir fry recipe. This stir fry sauce for this recipe is absolutely amazing! It’s not overly sweet or salty but the perfect balance of flavors and when combined with the ginger and garlic truly completes the recipe.

Though the chicken and vegetables are the main factors in a great recipe – a good stir fry sauce is just as crucial.

  1. In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the sauce. Stir together the broth, water, soy sauce, honey and cornstarch.
  2. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable and stir to combine.
  3. Simmer until the sauce starts to thicken and serve.
How to make stir fry sauce for this simple chicken stir fry recipe.

what’s the best chicken for easy stir fry?

Though chicken thighs are more tender and perform better in chicken stir fry, but chicken breast may be used as well with great results.

can vegetables be substituted in a stir fry?

Yes, stir fry is really forgiving in the vegetables you add. These vegetables work great in stir fry and can be added and combined to personal taste and preference, just be sure to keep them the same in size:

  • broccoli
  • baby corn
  • green beans
  • zucchini
  • mushrooms
  • Carrots
  • Onion
  • sweet peas
  • asparagus
Easy chicken stir fry recipe with a side of fried rice and a spoon.

what do I serve chicken stir fry with?

Since there’s already protein in the stir fry along with the vegetables, it’s a rather filling as satisfying dish as is. However, if a side is desired, baked white rice, or any pasta or noodles will all work great.

If you like fried rice, make our fried rice recipe except skip adding the chicken since there’s already chicken in the stir fry.

can I reheat stir fry?

Yes, stir fry reheats great! Keep leftover stir fry covered, reheat over medium heat until chicken and vegetables are heated, or reheat in the microwave.

Stir fry made with chicken, broccoli, zucchini. peppers, and mushrooms in a skillet topped with sesame seeds.

Can you freeze stir fry?

Yes, stir fry with chicken may be frozen as long as no pasta has been added to the dish (pasta doesn’t freeze well). Transfer cooled stir fry to an airtight container and freeze. Thaw in refrigerator and reheat in a skillet or microwave.

Try these other CHICKEN recipes:

I hope you give this kid-approved chicken stir fry recipe a try. It’s absolutely easy and so quick to make!

Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Valentina
This easy Chicken Stir Fry recipe is amazing! Chicken with vegetables smothered in the most delicious garlic and ginger honey soy sauce.  So much better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 445 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless (or chicken thighs)
  • 1/2 zucchini, sliced or cubed
  • 3 Tbsp oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 small carrot, julienned or cubed
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 red pepper, cubed
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 onion, cubed
  • 1/2 cup cashews

stir fry sauce-

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the stir fry sauce. Set aside.
  • Trim the hicken thighs of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces, about 1/2″ pieces. Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces, keep them the same size as the chicken.
  • In a large skillet, over med/high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken. Saute until chicken is browned, stirring as needed. Once cooked, remove chicken from pan, cover and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil and the butter to skillet. Add the zucchini, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, red peppers and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring as needed. 
  • Return the chicken back to the pan. Add the garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
  • Add the cashews and pour the sauce into the skillet bring to a soft boil. 
  • Turn the heat down and allow the stir fry to simmer until the sauce thickens and is well incorporated, stir often. 
    Garnish with green onion and sesame seed before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 984mgPotassium: 691mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3460IUVitamin C: 50.7mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2.7mg
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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NOTE: Recipe developed by Valentina’s Corner, and first published on Natasha’s Kitchen.