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Crispy Veggie-Loaded Chicken Stir-Fry

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A quick, healthy, and satisfying stir-fry featuring crispy chicken and vibrant veggies tossed in a balanced savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to your taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (Kikkoman recommended)
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the sliced chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until lightly coated (approx. 5 minutes).
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and red pepper flakes if using in a small bowl. Set aside (approx. 3 minutes).
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate (approx. 8 minutes).
  4. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, stirring quickly for about 30 seconds. Add carrots and broccoli, cooking 2-3 minutes to soften. Add bell pepper and snap peas, cooking another 2 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp (approx. 6 minutes).
  5. Return chicken to the pan with veggies. Pour sauce over and toss together over medium heat for 2 minutes to warm through and thicken sauce slightly (approx. 3 minutes).
  6. Stir in sliced green onions just before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (approx. 1 minute).

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispiness. Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding. Use high heat for a good sear. Adjust sauce sweetness or acidity to taste. Reheat leftovers in a skillet to maintain crispiness. Substitute tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free. Use tofu for vegetarian version.

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