Savoury Soy Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

With Crisp Veggies & Glossy Sauce

Quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Stir Fry

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil)

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional but recommended)

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 cup snap peas or snow peas

• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced

• 3 green onions, chopped

For the Glossy Sauce

• ¼ cup chicken broth (or water)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

Optional:

• Red chili flakes for heat

• Sesame seeds for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken (10–15 minutes)

In a bowl, combine:

• Soy sauce

• Oyster sauce

• Honey (or brown sugar)

• Cornstarch

• Black pepper

Add sliced chicken and toss well. Let sit while prepping vegetables.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• Chicken broth

• Soy sauce

• Sesame oil

• Cornstarch

Set aside.

3️⃣ Cook the Chicken

• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

• Add chicken in a single layer.

• Cook 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through.

• Remove and set aside.

4️⃣ Stir Fry the Vegetables

• In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.

• Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.

• Add bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas.

• Stir fry 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.

5️⃣ Combine & Finish

• Return chicken to the pan.

• Pour in prepared sauce.

• Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

• Toss in green onions.

6️⃣ Serve

Garnish with sesame seeds or chili flakes.