Simple Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Simple Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables

A quick and easy Chinese-style stir-fry featuring tender chicken with fresh vegetables and a simple savory sauce. Perfect for beginners, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal prep work and basic cooking techniques.

26 min
Easy
4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet2/10
Salty6/10
Sour0/10
Umami7/10
Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

Tender, bite-sized chicken pieces with crisp-tender vegetables: the carrots and broccoli should retain a slight crunch while the chicken is juicy. Overall mouthfeel is a pleasant contrast between soft meat and firm, lightly cooked vegetables.

👃 Aroma

Savory soy-forward aroma with light toasty notes from the cooking oil and warm cooked chicken. Fresh green and slightly sweet vegetal notes from the broccoli and carrots give a clean, simple fragrance.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Jasmine tea or a light lager (alternatively a dry Riesling for a slightly fruity contrast).

🥗 Side Dishes

Steamed white rice or egg fried rice; a simple cucumber salad or quick pickled vegetables for brightness.

Ingredients(5 items)

  • 11 pound chicken filet (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 22 medium carrots (sliced thin)
  • 32 cups broccoli florets (cut into small pieces)
  • 43 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 52 tablespoons oil (vegetable or cooking oil)

Nutrition Information(per serving)

245
Calories
32g
Protein
8g
Carbs
10g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and prepare your vegetables: slice the carrots into thin pieces and cut the broccoli into small florets. Cut the chicken filet into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Wait about 1 minute until the oil is hot.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken pieces to the hot pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken turns white and is cooked through.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced carrots and broccoli florets to the pan. Stir everything together and cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables become tender but still a bit crispy.

  5. 5

    Pour 3 tablespoons of soy sauce over the mixture, stir well to combine all ingredients, and cook for 1 more minute. Taste it and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

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