Best Chicken N Vegetable Stir Fry Recipes

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CHICKEN & VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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You can't beat a stir-fry when you want a light entree that's filling and loaded with flavor. Pepper flakes give this classic combination a welcome zip. -Samuel Onizuk, Elkton, MD

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/2 cups hot cooked rice
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red pepper and onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"Use any combination of vegetables you choose in this stir-fry," suggests Michelle Haviland of Healdsburg, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
Dash ground ginger
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry the chicken, garlic and ginger in hot oil for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In a large skillet, stir-fry broccoli, carrots and cauliflower in the remaining oil for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add snow peas; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir broth mixture; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add chicken; cook until heated through. Top with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. Simple, quick, and easy. Serve over rice.

Provided by Michael Scovetta

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli florets, cut into pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into squares
1 zucchini, cut into rounds and quartered
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe skillet clean.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1265 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHICKEN 'N' VEGETABLE STIR FRY



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This is a recipe that I adopted. I love anything stir fried. I like spicy stir fried and this recipe is easily spiced up to satisfy individual tastes with the addition of red pepper flakes.

Provided by Julie in TX

Categories     Chicken Breast

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons oil
1 lb boneless chicken breast (Chicken breasts should be cut into thin strips.)
1/2 cup broccoli floret
2 ounces snow peas (About 1/2 C)
1 medium carrot, Thinly Sliced
1/2 medium red peppers (cut into thin strips) or 1/2 medium green pepper (cut into thin strips)
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ginger, Ground
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white vinegar or 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
rice, Hot Cooked

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil and cook chicken with vegetables over medium- high heat, stirring constantly. 10 minutes or until chicken is golden and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Thoroughly blend golden onion recipe soup mix, cornstarch, ginger, water, soy sauce and vinegar; stir into chicken mixture.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered t minutes or until sauce is thickened.
  • Serve over hot rice and garnish, if desired, with sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds.
  • MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
  • Omit oil and degrease ginger to 1/4 t.
  • In 2-quart casserole, heat chicken, uncovered, at HIGH (Full Power) 4 minutes or until almost done; remove chicken and drain.
  • Add vegetables to casserole and heat uncovered 5 minutes at HIGH (Full Power).
  • Thoroughly blend golden onion soup mix, cornstarch, ginger, water, soy sauce and vinegar; stir into vegetables.
  • Heat uncovered 5 minutes on HIGH (Full Power) or until sauce is thickened, stirring once.
  • Return chicken to casserole and heat 1 minute or until heated through.
  • Let stand covered 5 minutes.
  • Serve and garnish as above.

THAI CURRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Thai Curry Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookingfor1

Categories     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 ounces chicken
4 ounces broccoli
4 ounces mushrooms
4 ounces onions
2 tablespoons Thai curry paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce

Steps:

  • In a hot wok, heat oil.
  • Stirfry chicken until brown.
  • Add vegetables, curry paste, sugar, brown sugar and fish sauce.
  • Stir fry 5 - 7 minutes or until cooked.

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