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Simple Stir Fry Chicken

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Who doesn’t love simple stir fry chicken?  Or better yet, who doesn’t like ‘simple’ anything? But when it comes attached to a delish chicken and veggie mixture with a delicious sauce, who can resist it?  Not me!

Bowl of simple stir fry chicken in a bowl with chop sticks in the bowl!

But, back to my question of who doesn’t like simple stir fry chicken, I’m actually sure there are some peeps not fond of stir fry.  I just don’t personally know any of those peeps. Do you?

Let’s narrow it down further, who in my house doesn’t love simple stir fry chicken?

“NO ONE!” screeches me!!

Christopher and I both love simple chicken stir fry.  Especially when it has lots of veggies and a hint of ginger. Yum!

There isn’t anything fancy about this recipe but that is not to say that it doesn’t have delish flavors and a delicate balance of a sauce with herbs and ginger!  It’s just to say that it is super simple to make!

I don’t have a wok, what do I do?

I absolutely LOVE my wok(s).  They are cast iron, they cooks food quickly and look nice on the table!!  If you don’t have a wok, not to worry, you can use either one or two big sauté pans.

But just know it won’t look as cool as my wok.  😉

Tips for making this delicious dish:

  • Even though I use two woks, you can either use two sauté pans or if you really want, you can just use one pan and transfer the vegetables out of the pan and add them to the chicken once it’s done
  • I use two woks so I can cook everything at the same time so this simple stir fry chicken can be on your table that much quicker.  The timing in the recipe card is for if you don’t cook it at the same time or just use one pan
  • You can use chicken breasts if you prefer them over thighs
  • You can adjust the spices to your liking

How to make Simple Stir Fry Chicken

Process shots for the SSFC:

  1. Onions, red bell pepper and mushrooms
  2. Veggies sautéed
  3. Ingredients for the sauce:  soy sauce, maple syrup, chicken broth, cumin, chipotle powder, basil and garlic powder
  4. Chicken sautéed with sauce added
  5. Chicken added to the vegetables

Collage of process shots for the simple stir fry chicken

Steps:

  1. Chop onions and red bell peppers in chunks and slice the mushrooms
  2. Heat wok at medium high heat and once it heats up, add sesame oil
  3. Add onions and peppers and sauté for 15 minutes before adding garlic, sliced ginger and mushrooms.  Sauté for 5 more minutes (there are a lot of veggies – so time may vary depending on your pan)
  4. Heat up another wok or large sauté pan on medium
  5. Cut boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite sized pieces and sauté for 6 minutes, stirring every minute
  6. While chicken is cooking make the sauce.  In a stainless steel bowl place the sauce ingredients and whisk them together until combined
  7. Add sauce to chicken and sauté for an additional 2 minutes
  8. Transfer chicken and sauce to vegetables and stir until combined

Time’s a wastin’ Let’s get to Tastin’

Now, I spoon the simple stir fry chicken into two bowls and get ready to serve it to Christopher and me.

Bowl of simple stir fry chicken in a bowl with chop sticks in the bowl!

Let’s get closer.

Close up of the simple stir fry chicken in a bowl

And for the overhead shot.

Overhead shot of the simple stir fry chicken looking all saucy and delicious

Mmmm.  Delicious!

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5 from 13 votes
Bowl of simple stir fry chicken in a bowl with chop sticks in the bowl!
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Simple Stir Fry Chicken
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
A simple, delicious way to make chicken and veggies!
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: simple stir fry chicken
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 266 kcal
Author: Elaine Benoit
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 onions medium, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers sliced and chopped in chunks
  • 10 ounces portobello mushrooms package, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons garlic paste
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs of boneless, skinless, chopped to bite size chunks
Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon chipotle powder or more
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions

  1. Heat a wok or sauté pan on medium high heat.  Once it's heated up and sesame oil and let it heat up for 30 seconds

  2. Add onions and bell peppers and sauté for 15 minutes.  Add mushrooms, garlic and ginger and sauté for an additional 5 minutes

  3. Take off heat and set aside

  4. Heat another sauté pan on medium and add sesame oil

  5. Add chicken and sauté for 6 minutes, stirring every minute

  6. Make sauce as the chicken is cooking: Get your mixing bowl and add soy sauce, maple syrup, chicken broth, basil cumin, garlic powder and chipotle powder - whisk to combine

  7. Add sauce to chicken and cook it all for 2 more minutes (so the chicken cooks 8 minutes all together)

  8. Spoon into bowls
  9. Serve
  10. Eat
  11. Enjoy
Nutrition Facts
Simple Stir Fry Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups)
Calories 266 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 820mg 34%
Potassium 654mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin A 26%
Vitamin C 67.3%
Calcium 4.2%
Iron 11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Traci

    Elaine, yummm! Haven’t had breakfast yet and am totally craving this right now! I love it that you used maple syrup in the sauce…are we related? 😉 You nailed this one, gal! Bookmarking and sharing everywhere!

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  3. Jill

    I love that your sauce has ingredients that I actually have on-hand, rather than fish sauce or something else exotic that I’d buy a whole jar of and maybe use once 🙂 Great recipe!

    Reply

  4. Patty

    Oh Stir fry my love, these are my favorite recipes for weekday meals, never tried with cumin though, will do next time, that looks delicious 😋

    Reply

  6. Ginny

    Stir frys are such a great way to go! I haven’t seen that Shoyu before and I’m going to keep my eyes open for it. Love the mix and those veggies look so delicious!

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  10. Jolina

    No I actually don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a good stir fry either (and if I did I need to have a serious talk with that person lol!). This looks so tasty! We have a wok that we love too. We usually stir fry veggies and noodles.

    Reply

  19. Beth

    I love any stir fry any day, but this looks exceptional! I also love the way the towel you shot the photos on is reflected on the bowl! Very cool effect!

    Reply

  20. Christopher

    As Bob D. says, “Simple, yet elegant.” So is this recipe. The veggies have snap and flavuh, as we say on the North Shore.

    Reply

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