Easy Chicken Stir Fry (Simple Sauce, Family-Friendly)

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes | Total: 25 minutes | Serves: 4
Best For: Busy weeknights, family dinners, meal prep

An Easy Family Dinner Everyone Loves

This easy chicken stir fry is designed for busy nights when you want something quick, tasty, and reliable. It uses everyday ingredients, cooks fast in one pan, and delivers big flavour without complicated steps.

It’s the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table — simple food, shared moments, and the comfort of knowing dinner doesn’t have to be stressful to be good.

Ingredients for Easy Chicken Stir Fry

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut)

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (capsicum, carrot, broccoli, snow peas)

For the Simple Stir Fry Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or light soy)

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

• 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon cornflour

• 1/2 cup water

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, cornflour, and water until smooth. Set aside.

2. Cook the chicken – Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the vegetables – Add remaining oil to the pan. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add vegetables and stir fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.

4. Combine and thicken – Return chicken to the pan. Pour over the sauce and stir well. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.

5. Serve – Remove from heat and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Helpful Tips

• Slice chicken thinly for quick, even cooking.

• Use frozen vegetables for an even faster dinner.

• Reduced-salt soy sauce works well if cooking for kids.

Why This Recipe Works

• Uses affordable, everyday ingredients

• One-pan cooking for easy cleanup

• Balanced flavours the whole family enjoys

• Flexible and adaptable to what you have on hand

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