Healthy Chicken Stir Fry Skillet
A quick and healthy chicken stir fry skillet made with lean chicken breast, colorful vegetables, and a light soy-based glaze. This high protein dinner comes together fast and works well for clean eating, meal prep, or a simple post-workout meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
Chicken & Vegetables
- 1 lbs chicken breast, sliced into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- ½ cup snap peas
Stir Fry Sauce
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground)
Optional for serving
- Cooked brown rice or jasmine rice
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breast and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and snap peas. Cook for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and still bright in color.
- While the vegetables cook, whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl until smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over everything and stir well to coat.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and lightly glazes the chicken and vegetables.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
This chicken stir fry skillet is one of our go-to meals when we want something fast, high protein, and light. You can easily swap the vegetables based on what you have on hand, and it works great for meal prep since it reheats well without drying out. Serve it with rice for a balanced meal or keep it low-carb by enjoying it on its own.