Easy Chicken Stir Fry

Easy 30 Minute Chicken Stir Fry is loaded with chicken, vegetables, and so much flavor! The veggies and chicken get tossed in a tangy and spicy Asian inspired peanut sauce. Serve over brown or white rice to complete the meal!

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Stir fry with veggies and chicken in a silver sauté pan with tongs.

The Best Chicken Stir Fry

Who doesn’t love a good chicken and broccoli stir fry?! Tons of veggies mixed in an Asian inspired peanut sauce. Plus everything gets cooked in one pan AND it can be made in less than 30 minutes? Count me in!

In my house we love making stir fry’s at least once a week. They are a great way to use up leftover vegetables before they go bad. I’ve made this recipe with everything from bell peppers to bok choy, celery, onions and cauliflower. The possibilities are endless!

This easy chicken stir fry recipe is super healthy thanks to all of the vegetables. I also added chicken for some protein. This stir fry isn’t loaded with tons of sauce making it a light weeknight meal you won’t feel guilty about eating. Feel free to double the sauce if you want the dish to be a bit saucier.

The best thing about this chicken stir fry recipe is the sauce. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and spicy with tons of peanut flavor. If your like me and you like a little extra spice toss in some more red pepper flakes, sriracha or chili garlic sauce.

Ingredients

This easy chicken stir fry is made with simple, whole ingredients with a delicious sauce. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Chicken: You can use chicken breast or boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer. Both work great in this recipe.
  • Vegetables: For the veggies, I used onion, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and garlic. Feel free to add or omit veggies depending on your preference and what you have readily available.
  • For the Sauce: This savory and tangy sauce uses peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, fish sauce, and sesame oil. I like to use low sodium soy sauce to but back on the salt.
  • To Season: Red Pepper Flakes and Sesame Seeds for garnish, if desired. If you don’t like spice, then omit the red pepper flakes.

How to Make Chicken Stir Fry

  • Pan fry chicken: Start by sautéing the chicken in a large skillet. Stir fry until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Take out of the pan and set aside.

Chicken being cooked in a silver pan.

  • Stir fry vegetables: Add the vegetables to the same pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes and return the chicken back to the pan.

Vegetables being cooked in a silver pan with silver tongs.

  • Make the sauce: While the veggies are cooking, make the sauce. In a small bowl whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, fish sauce, sesame oil and red pepper flakes.

Asian-inspired sauce in a white bowl with a silver spoon.

  • Mix together & serve: Toss the sauce into the pan along with the chicken and veggies. Toss to coat. Once everything is warmed through, serve with sesame seeds for garnish and enjoy!

easy chicken stir fry in a sauté pan with silver tongs.

Tips for Success

  • I recommend using low sodium soy sauce in this recipe to keep the sauce from being too salty. If you only have regular soy sauce substitute some of the soy sauce for water.
  • Chicken breast or thighs? I’ve made this stir fry recipe with both chicken breasts and chicken thighs and both work great! This is just down to your own personal preference.
  • Don’t eat meat? Make this a quick vegetarian meal by omitting the chicken and the fish sauce.
  • You can substitute the chicken for beef, shrimp, pork or tofu! This easy stir fry is super versatile, so make it exactly how you like it!

easy chicken stir fry in a white bowl with wooden chopsticks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What other vegetables are good in stir fry?

Lots of vegetables actually go great with this easy chicken stir fry! You can try adding cauliflower, bell peppers (any color), cabbage or bok choy, broccolini, corn, and zucchini. Classically, stir fry has broccoli, onions and carrots and these are my favorite!

Can I cook my chicken and vegetables at the same time?

I don’t recommend cooking the chicken and vegetables as the same time. The chicken will taste best if you sauté and brown it first, and then cook the veggies. If you cook it all together you could end up with undercooked ingredients.

What to Serve with Stir Fry

angle shot of chicken stir fry with vegetables in large skillet with tongs

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Easy Chicken Stir Fry

4.58 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Easy 30 Minute Chicken Stir Fry. Loaded with vegetables and tossed in a spicy Asian sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • couple dashes of fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • sesame seeds for garnish, if desired

Instructions

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  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet and heat over high heat. Add chicken and stir fry until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Take out of the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions, broccoli, carrots and mushrooms. Saute for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Add in garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • In a small bowl whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, fish sauce, sesame oil and red pepper flakes.
  • Add the sauce to the pan along with the chicken. Toss to coat the chicken and veggies.
  • Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken Stir Fry
Amount per Serving
Calories
241
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
81
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
428
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
591
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
5687
IU
114
%
Vitamin C
 
45
mg
55
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian Recipes, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stir Fry, Easy Recipe

 

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  • Mira

    I love stir fry and this one looks colorful and delicious! Love broccoli! Would like to try it soon!

  • Sarah

    I am always up for a veggie-loaded chicken stir-fry! This looks sooo simple, yet so down-home, stick-to-your-ribs good! Perfect for a busy weeknight when I’m craving comfort food! Pinned.

  • Arpita

    Love meals that can be whipped up in no time and tastes amazing too.. this stir fry is just PERFECT!!

  • Natalie

    Stir fries are the best! Quick, and so healthy. They’re one of the few asian meals I like better homemade over take out. Your version sounds so good! I love your stir fry sauce too. Yum!

    • Jan

      Why are you rating a recipe that you haven’t even tried yet?

    • Thanks Jen!! The peanut butter gets added with the soy sauce and sriracha. Hope you enjoy!

  • Lindsey

    When do you add the chicken back in? Any other substitute for fish sauce?

    • Hi Lindsey,

      Sorry about that I thought I had mentioned that but did not in my instructions.

      “Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, fish sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes.
      Slice cooked chicken and add back into the pan. Toss to coat the chicken. Cook until chicken is warmed through (1-2 minutes). Garnish with extra sesame seeds and serve immediately.”

      Hope this helps, please let me know if you have any other questions!

      Thanks,

      Kelley

  • Andrew

    My fiance and I love this recipe. We leave out the fish sauce (mostly because we didn’t have any on hand the first time we made it) and triple the sauce recipe, keeping the proportions the same, because we like everything to be well coated.

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