Easy Chicken Stir Fry
This Chicken Stir Fry recipe is an easy way to get a flavorful dish on the table without a lot of fuss. Tender pieces of chicken and crisp vegetables are cooked together in a savory teriyaki sauce and served over rice for a semi-homemade meal the whole family will enjoy.
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I love getting Chinese takeout, but my family not so much. It’s one of the two meals I enjoy when I take a night off from cooking. The other would be pizza. This easy chicken stir-fry comes together in about 30 minutes.
The use of convenience foods gets this on the table quickly. I used bottled teriyaki sauce, but you can always make a homemade teriyaki sauce. Each is a little different, so check them both out.
Why this recipe works
The key to good chicken stir fry with rice is cooking the chicken and vegetables so they retain their texture and have great flavor from the sauce being evenly distributed without being heavy.
It’s a simple recipe for a weeknight meal that offers lots of flavor.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s ready in about 30 minutes, making it a great option after a long day or on those busy days.
- It uses convenient ingredients. A bag of frozen vegetables makes this recipe especially easy and cuts down on prep time.
- It’s easy to customize using your favorite vegetables.
- The chicken and vegetables cook in one pan, making cleanup easy.
Ingredients for Chicken Stir-Fry
With just four ingredients, plus canola oil, salt, and pepper, this is a truly semi-homemade dinner ready in no time.
- Chicken Breast
- Canola Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Frozen Stir-Fry Vegetables
- White Rice – I used microwaveable rice for extra convenience.
- Teriyaki Sauce
For those family members who prefer a beef take-out dish, check out my beef and broccoli with fried rice. Both are delicious, and it’s always nice to have options when you want to recreate takeout dishes.
Tips and Suggestions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Have everything ready before you start cooking because once the chicken hits the hot skillet, the recipe moves quickly.
- If you prefer, or have more time, you can use fresh vegetables, like carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper, and parboil or steam them before adding to the stir-fry. This way you can use your favorite veggies.
- Sometimes I can’t find the frozen vegetable blend my family likes, so I substitute frozen broccoli florets.
- Use olive oil instead of canola oil. You might need a little more than a tablespoon of oil. Judge this as you are cooking the chicken.
- Don’t over cook the chicken. Cook it until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Cook the chicken over medium-high heat and add the vegetables after the chicken is browned. Reduce to medium heat to cook the veggies.
More easy weeknight dinners
Sometimes you just need easy meals on those busy weeknights. In addition to this chicken stir fry, we love French dips, pulled pork sandwiches, one-skillet chicken and broccoli alfredo, and pasta skillet. Clean up after these recipes is easy too!
What do you serve with chicken stir fry?
Rice is the simple choice, but you can serve it with noodles, fried rice, or a simple vegetable side.
How do you store leftover stir fry?
Store leftover chicken stir fry for three to four days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Store the rice separately.
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Easy Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen stir-fry blend vegetables
- 1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup white rice cooked
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add the frozen vegetables and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 tablespoon canola oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 16-ounce bag frozen stir-fry blend vegetables
- Prepare rice according to the package directions.1 cup white rice
- Add the teriyaki sauce and mix well with the chicken and vegetables until everything is coated. Continue stirring occasionally for 5 – 7 minutes until the chicken is done.1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce
- Serve over the cooked rice.
Stir fries are one of my favorite go-to quick and easy meals! We love them and they are so versatile.