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**How to Make the Best Chicken Stir Fry: Perfect Chicken Stir Fry Recipe**
In this article, we’ll walk you through how to make the **best chicken stir fry**, with tips for perfecting the dish and suggestions for ingredient variations.
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#### **1. Quick and Easy**
One of the best things about stir fry is how fast it comes together. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a complete meal on the table in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something nutritious but don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
#### **2. Healthy and Flavorful**
This dish is loaded with colorful vegetables, lean protein from chicken, and a flavorful stir fry sauce that adds a savory umami punch. You can choose your favorite vegetables and keep the dish as healthy as you like, while still keeping it full of flavor.
#### **4. One-Pan Meal**
Not only is chicken stir fry quick, but it’s also easy to clean up. Everything cooks in one pan, making it a no-fuss meal that doesn’t require a lot of pots and pans.
### **Ingredients for the Best Chicken Stir Fry**
#### **For the Chicken Stir Fry:**
– **1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts** (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
– **2 tablespoons olive oil** (or vegetable oil)
– **2 cups mixed vegetables** (such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snow peas)
– **1 small onion**, sliced
– **2 cloves garlic**, minced
– **1-inch piece fresh ginger**, grated or finely chopped
– **1/4 cup soy sauce** (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
– **2 tablespoons oyster sauce** (optional, for extra umami flavor)
– **1 tablespoon rice vinegar** (or apple cider vinegar)
– **1 tablespoon honey** or brown sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
– **1 teaspoon cornstarch** (optional, to thicken the sauce)
– **1 tablespoon sesame oil** (optional, for added flavor)
– **Sesame seeds** (optional, for garnish)
– **Green onions**, sliced (optional, for garnish)
#### **For the Stir Fry Sauce:**
– **3 tablespoons soy sauce** (or tamari for gluten-free)
– **1 tablespoon hoisin sauce**
– **1 tablespoon rice vinegar**
– **1 tablespoon honey** (or brown sugar)
– **1 teaspoon cornstarch** (optional, to thicken the sauce)
– **1/4 cup chicken broth or water**
– **1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes** (optional, for heat)
### **How to Make the Best Chicken Stir Fry**
#### **Step 1: Prepare the Chicken**
1. Start by cutting your chicken into bite-sized pieces. If you’re using chicken breasts, make sure they are thinly sliced to cook quickly and evenly.
2. Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper.
#### **Step 3: Cook the Chicken**
1. Heat **1 tablespoon of oil** in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the **chicken** to the pan, making sure it’s spread out in a single layer. Let it cook without stirring for about **2-3 minutes** so it gets a nice sear. Then, stir and cook for another **2-3 minutes** until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on the outside. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
#### **Step 5: Combine Chicken and Sauce**
1. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the **chicken back into the pan**.
2. Pour the stir fry sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine, making sure everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
3. Let the sauce simmer for **2-3 minutes**, allowing it to thicken slightly and coat the chicken and vegetables.
**Step 6: Finish and Serve**
1. Drizzle with **sesame oil** for added flavor, and garnish with **green onions** and **sesame seeds** if desired.
2. Serve your chicken stir fry hot over **steamed rice**, **noodles**, or **quinoa** for a complete meal.
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