Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

This chicken and vegetable stir-fry is a quick and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The chicken is cooked until browned on all sides, then the vegetables are added to the skillet and cooked until tender. A simple sauce made with soy sauce and honey is added to the skillet and cooked until heated through. Serve over rice or noodles.

Stir-fries are a popular Chinese dish that is typically made with meat, vegetables, and a sauce. The dish is cooked in a wok, which is a large, round-bottomed cooking pan. Stir-fries are typically cooked over high heat, which allows the ingredients to cook quickly and evenly. This recipe for chicken and vegetable stir-fry is a simple and delicious way to make this classic dish at home.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet.
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and honey.
6. Add the sauce to the skillet and cook until heated through.
7. Serve over rice or noodles.

Why It Works

• The chicken is cooked until browned on all sides, which gives it a flavorful crust.
• The vegetables are cooked until tender, but still retain their crunch.
• The sauce is made with soy sauce and honey, which adds a sweet and savory flavor to the dish.
• The stir-fry is served over rice or noodles, which makes it a complete meal.