Some nights you need dinner fast - but you still want something fresh, colorful, and satisfying. This quick chicken stir-fry recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it comes together in about 30 minutes, offering a healthy, flavorful meal with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce the whole family loves.
Need something even quicker on busy nights? Try my cozy, easy TikTok ramen recipe for a comforting 20-minute noodle dinner that's perfect when time is tight. And if your family loves simple chicken dinners, this stir fry is about to become one of your go-to favorites.
Why You'll Love This Chicken Stir Fry
This quick chicken stir fry checks all the boxes for busy families:
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Uses simple pantry ingredients
- Packed with vegetables and protein
- Better than takeout (and budget-friendly)
- Easy to customize with whatever veggies you have
For another simple family chicken dinner, don't miss my Chicken Fajita Casserole, a cheesy, comforting weeknight favorite that's perfect for meal planning.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, or whatever you have)
- Garlic and ginger for flavor
- Soy sauce
- Honey or brown sugar
- Chicken broth or water
- Cornstarch (for thickening)
- Oil for cooking
- Optional: sesame oil, green onions, sesame seeds
Tip: Pre-cut frozen stir-fry vegetables work great for saving time.
How to Make Easy Chicken Stir Fry
Start by heating oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a quick, healthy dinner that the whole family will love.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, then sauté the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add your vegetables and cook until crisp-tender, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour the sauce into the pan with the vegetables, then simmer until it thickens slightly.
Return the chicken to the pan and toss everything together until coated in the sauce and heated through. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil or a sprinkle of green onions if desired.
Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
My Tips for the Best Chicken Stir Fry
- Cut the chicken into even pieces so it cooks quickly and evenly
- Use high heat for that classic stir-fry texture
- Don't overcrowd the pan - cook in batches if needed
- Prep all ingredients before starting, since cooking goes fast
- Add the sauce at the end so the vegetables stay crisp
If you love quick chicken recipes like this, you might also enjoy these crispy Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings, which make a delicious side or game-night dinner option.
What to Serve With Chicken Stir Fry
This recipe is super versatile. Try serving it with:
- Steamed white or brown rice
- Fried rice
- Noodles or ramen
- Cauliflower rice for a lighter option
- Simple cucumber salad
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover chicken stir fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce, or microwave in short intervals until warmed through.
This recipe also works well for meal-prep lunches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes! Chicken thighs stay extra juicy and work beautifully in stir fry.
Can I make this ahead?
You can chop all ingredients and mix the sauce ahead of time, then cook fresh for the best texture.
Can I freeze chicken stir fry?
It can be frozen, but vegetables may soften slightly when reheated.
Final Thoughts
This easy chicken stir fry recipe is one of those dependable dinners every busy home needs - quick, flexible, and packed with flavor. Whether you're trying to skip takeout, use up vegetables in the fridge, or get dinner on the table fast, this recipe delivers every time.
MORE TASTY CHICKEN RECIPES TO TRY!
Thai Red Chicken Curry Recipe
Easy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Sheet Pan Chicken with Artichokes and Potatoes
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
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Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Description
This Chicken Stir Fry recipe in sweet, savory sauce has full of healthy veggies and amazing flavor. It’s a quick, delicious and healthy dinner that's sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey or light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- ½ red pepper, sliced thinly
- ½ yellow pepper, sliced thinly
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bag (6 oz) snow peas
- 1 large (1 cup) carrot, sliced thinly on diagonal
- 1 package (8 oz) baby bella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- ½ - 1 cup chicken broth
Serve with:
- rice, brown or white
- sesame seeds
- green onions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water together until smooth
- Add soy sauce, ¼ cup chicken broth, honey, ginger and sesame oil and whisk until well combined
- Cut chicken into bite size pieces and add to marinade
- Let chicken set while cutting vegetables
- Cut peppers, broccoli, mushrooms and carrots, set aside
- To a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil and heat to medium high
- Add chicken and marinade, cook 5-7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink
- Remove chicken from pan and transfer to bowl
- Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet
- Cook peppers, broccoli and carrots over medium high heat 5-7 minutes or until they begin to turn soft
- Add mushrooms and snow peas to pan and cook 3-5 minutes or until all vegetables are soft
- Add chicken broth and cooking. Note: the amount will depend on how thick you want your stir fry
- Continue cooking until broth is reduced
- Add chicken mixture back to pan and continue cooking 3-5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to consistency you like
- Serve immediately with rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
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This looks so yummy and has me feeling hungry 😋 Will have to try it!
The recipe is interesting. I like it bcz its ingredients list is not that hard to find. Must be tasty 😋
I haven't made a stir fry in awhile. The family does like a good one though, especially if it has chicken.
Your step by step guide is really good and your dish looks very fresh and yummy too. Perfect for a delicious dinner x
Chicken Stir Fry seems so yummy! I hope I can eat it soon. Thanks for the recipe!
There's nothing better than a good stir fry! Yum! Thank you for sharing the recipe with us 🙂
Five stars! This recipe looks amazing! I am pinning for later!
Those colorful vegetables look really delicious. I've never made stir fry like this, I always buy the bags of it. Next time, I'm going to use your recipe and put the effort into it.
I love cooking with chicken. I will add this to my collection!
I love everything that goes into this dish. It does look healthy. It also seems versatile because you can replace chicken with your choice of meat, tuna, or even tofu.
I need some healthy recipes! Thanks for sharing this
I love quick and easy dinner recipes! This stir fry looks so delicious, and includes all my favorite veggies. Yum!
Very easy to prepare and it's almost veggies. It is healthy and it will help you save so much time which you can devote to other household chores. I like the recipe.
Very easy to prepare and it's almost veggies. It is healthy and it will help you so much time which you can devote to other household chores. I like the recipe.
This stir fry looks so delicious. I love that its a simple recipe, my family would love this.
It looks great and the prep time is reasonably short. Minus the mushrooms- I'm not a fan of mushrooms. 🙂
I love a good chicken stir-fry! Your recipe is SO good!
We make stir fry quite regularly. I love to use Shitake and Wood Ear mushrooms.
I love a good stirfry! This recipe looks so yum, I will have to try it ASAP.
This stir fry looks super yummy.
My recipe is the same, but I don't add so many vegies. The recipe looks so yummy!
I need a new recipe to add to my rotation and this is perfect! thank you
Chicken Stir Fry Recipe sounds so yummy! Can't wait to actually try cooking it later at home. I have the ingredients with me!
I love how the vegetables looked. I'm not a chicken fan so I'd replace it with either tofu or pork.
This recipe is totally something I would enjoy making at home! I can't wait to try it out myself with seitan instead of chicken. 🙂
Chicken stirfry is hit in our family Your recipe is amazing!
Love that this dish is loaded with veggies too. A one dish meal perfect for the family. It would also save me time I spend in the kitchen preparing meals. Thanks for the recipe. Saved and bookmarked!
I would love to try your chicken stir fry recipe! Aside from looking really healthy, it looks super yum on rice!
Yum!! Looks so delicious and healthy! Can I substitute flour for cornstarch, in case I don't have some?
This stirfry is delicious! I'm making it again for my family this week.
So glad to read your recipe. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try this one for my family. They've been requesting for stir-fry dishes.
I like all of the ingredients in this recipe (apart from the meat). I might try this with meatless strips. It looks so good!
I really love the internet as it gives us easy access to many recipes since we are always at home I started cooking on my own already and I got to try recipes available online.
This chicken stir fry looks delicious perfect with that bowl of rice. I like this kind of meal.
This looks delicious, and I pinned for later to add to my meal plan!
My husband doesn't like vegetables but with chicken he'd love it for sure 😍 Gotta try your recipe soon👌🏻
The pictures are amazing and making me to try these dishes. Thanks for the recipe, I'll try making it.
This looks delicious! I think I can easily substitute tofu for the chicken and make a vegetarian version.
Looks so yummy. I will try it. Thanks for sharing.
I love my chicken stir fry and this recipe looks easy to follow. I love the spices you have used and I can't wait to try this out.
Looks so delicious.. would love to give it a try this weekend. I’m sure my family will enjoy it!
I love making stir fry. It's a favorite of mine. Chicken stir fry is definitely my all time favorite too. I'll have to try out your recipe as well.
My husband and I love stir fry, but I'm not very good at making it. I am glad I found this recipe, I can't wait to try it!
Quick, nutritious and delicious flavor? Yes, that is what I am always looking for in a meal.
Those mushrooms looks so appetizing,I love it,so many veggies.
I always love a good chicken stirfry. I haven’t made this in a long time and your recipe looks easy and tasty, I’m totally gonna make it
I love bell peppers. And I love that it has so many vegetables in it..
This Chicken Stir Fry recipe looks so good! Let me try it right now!
Chicken is the most common meat served in my home, since it is the one that most of the family can agree on. And I like the assorted veggies in this recipe- lots of different colors usually means an assortment of nutrients, which is always a plus!
This looks so delicious. I will try it this week.