How to Prepare a Delicious Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken Stir-Fry is one of the most popular and versatile dishes that everyone can enjoy at home or in restaurants around the world.

This simple yet tasty dish requires only 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weekdays. It serves up to four people, giving you enough leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced thinly
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for stir-frying
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garnish: sesame seeds (optional)

Method

Start by marinating the chicken breasts with soy sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

In another pan or wok, heat up some vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot enough, add the sliced onions into the pan and stir-fry until they start to turn golden brown. This should take about 5 minutes.

Afterward, remove the onions from the pan but leave a little bit of oil for cooking the chicken pieces. Add your marinated chicken breasts to the pan and stir-fry them for around 6-7 minutes until they are nicely cooked through. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which would result in steaming instead of frying.

Once done, add back the onions into the pan along with the broccoli florets and red bell peppers. Continue stirring everything together while adding more soy sauce if needed for better flavor. The total cooking time for all these ingredients should be about another 4-5 minutes until they are all cooked through and slightly tender.

To finish off, sprinkle some sesame seeds on top as a garnish. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles of your choice!

Tips & Tricks

• For extra flavor, consider adding other vegetables such as carrots, snow peas, and mushrooms to the mix.
• If you prefer less salty options, use light soy sauce instead. Light soy sauce is made without sugar, so it has a milder taste compared to traditional dark soy sauce.
• Don’t overcook your chicken; aim for medium doneness which means cooking until opaque throughout but still tender in texture.

A well-prepared Chicken Stir-Fry offers great flexibility. You can change up the ingredients based on what's available locally or seasonally, making sure it remains delicious every time!