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Make-Ahead Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

Prepare this chicken and vegetable stir fry ahead of time for quick meals during the week. This recipe stores well and reheats easily for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 cup snow peas
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water to create a slurry

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Mix all sauce ingredients (soy sauce, honey/maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch slurry) in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the broccoli and carrots to the same skillet. Stir fry for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Add the bell peppers and snow peas. Stir fry for another 2 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately over brown rice or quinoa, or portion into containers for make-ahead meals.

Notes

For meal prepping, store the stir fry in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. You can add a splash of water or broth when reheating if the sauce has thickened too much.