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Chicken with Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

Savory Chicken with Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry in 30 Minutes

A quick and healthy Chicken with Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry that rivals takeout, packed with juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast Cut into ¼ inch slices
  • ½ cup water Can substitute chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine Dry sherry can be used
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Fine salt can be used
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch May substitute with potato starch
For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 4 cups mixed vegetables Broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger Minced
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup soy sauce Regular or low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Brown sugar can be used
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce Optional
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Use toasted for optimal taste

Equipment

  • wok
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • pot for blanching
  • ice water bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken, water, rice wine, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch. Marinate for 10 to 30 minutes.
  2. Whisk together remaining water, soy sauces, sugar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Bring water to a boil. Blanch mixed vegetables for 2-3 minutes, then plunge into ice water. Drain after cooling.
  4. Heat oil in a wok. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until golden brown (4-5 minutes), then remove to rest.
  5. Add minced garlic and ginger to the same wok, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour the sauce into the wok with aromatics, stirring until thick (1-2 minutes). Add chicken and vegetables, toss to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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