Easy Chicken Stir Fry

 

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

This recipe has fresh veggies and a delicious sauce. Yum!

Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces

salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil divided

2 cups chopped asparagus

2 cups chopped celery

1/2 yellow bell pepper cut into bite-size pieces

1/2 red bell pepper cut into bite-size pieces

1/2 cup baby carrots, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

For the Sauce:

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp cold water

1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

1 1/2 cups sliced cashue nuts (optional)

Directions:

For the Sauce:

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together corn starch and water, then add the remaining ingredients (chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil) whisk to combine, and set aside.

Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium-high heat.

Add chicken (in batches if necessary) and season with salt and pepper.

Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked, then remove from skillet.

Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.

Add asparagus, bell pepper, celery, and carrots then cook, stirring occasionally until crisp and tender.

Add ginger and garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Add chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine.

Whisk stir fry sauce, pour over chicken and vegetables, and stir gently to combine.

Add cashew nuts, then cook the sauce stirring occasionally, and let boil for one minute.

Serve with rice or noodles if desired. Enjoy!

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