Chicken Stir-Fry Vegetables Rice (Printable)

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory sauce, served over steamed jasmine or basmati rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 cup broccoli florets
06 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
07 - 2 spring onions, sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and grated

→ Sauce

10 - 4 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce or vegetarian alternative
12 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
13 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 1 tsp cornstarch
15 - 2 tsp brown sugar
16 - 2 tbsp water

→ For Serving

17 - 1 1/4 cups uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
19 - Fresh cilantro or scallions, chopped (optional)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Prepare the rice according to package instructions, then fluff and keep warm.
02 - Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, cornstarch, brown sugar, and water in a bowl; whisk until smooth and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until cooked through and lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add additional oil if needed. Sauté garlic, ginger, and all vegetables except spring onions until vibrant and crisp-tender, about 3–4 minutes.
05 - Return chicken to the pan, pour in the prepared sauce, and toss together. Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
06 - Stir in spring onions, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve hot over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Requires only one pan for speedy clean up
  • Packed with protein and crisp veggies for a healthy meal
02 -
  • This dish contains soy and sesame, so check labels for allergies.
  • For gluten-free diets, use tamari and a gluten-free oyster sauce alternative.
03 -
  • Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for a new twist.
  • Use any quick-cooking vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for extra variety.
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