Saucy Stir Fry
Bursting with vibrant vegetables, tender chicken (or tofu for a vegetarian twist), and a rich, glossy sauce, Saucy Stir Fry is a quick and nutritious meal perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe takes just 30 minutes from prep to plate, combining fresh broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, and a savory-sweet Asian-inspired sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, and a hint of honey or maple syrup. The dish is stir-fried to perfection in fragrant sesame oil, with aromatic garlic and ginger elevating every bite. Serve this versatile stir fry over steamy rice or noodles, and finish with sesame seeds and green onions for an attractive finishing touch. Perfect for busy cooks, this one-pan wonder is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser that can easily be adapted for vegan or gluten-free diets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast (or tofu for vegetarian option)
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 large Carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 0.25 cup Water
- 4 servings Cooked rice or noodles
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
Prepare all ingredients before starting cooking. Slice the chicken (or tofu) into bite-sized pieces, chop your vegetables, and mix the sauce components.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
Add the chicken (or tofu) to the pan and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and snow peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Return the cooked chicken (or tofu) to the pan and toss everything together.
Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients. Stir well to coat, and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.7 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 997 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 742 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
