Quick Garlic Chicken and Vegetable Stir‑Fry

Name: Quick Garlic Chicken and Vegetable Stir‑Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced; 3 green onions, cut into 2‑inch pieces; 1/4 cup chicken broth or water; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Chinese · Main Course · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
3 green onions, cut into 2‑inch pieces
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with cornstarch until lightly coated; set aside.
Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar in a small cup; this is the stir‑fry sauce.
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the chicken and stir‑fry 3‑4 minutes until just cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Add garlic and ginger; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot; stir‑fry 4‑5 minutes until vegetables are crisp‑tender.
Return the chicken to the wok, pour in the prepared sauce and chicken broth, and toss everything together. Cook 2‑3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the ingredients.
Remove from heat, drizzle with a little more sesame oil if desired, and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

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