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Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick 30-minute meal made with tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli, bell pepper, and crunchy cashews tossed in a sweet and savory soy-honey sesame sauce.
Cooked over high heat for bold flavor and perfect texture, it’s an easy, balanced dinner ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 366
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
  • 1 bell pepper seeds and ribs removed, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup raw cashews
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Add the chicken and cook, tossing occasionally, for about 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the cashews and season with freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring everything to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything nicely.

Notes

This is one of those dependable dinners that shows up when you need it. Quick, flavorful, and flexible enough to forgive small mistakes.
High heat, simple sauce, done.