5 reasons you’ll love it
- The simple chicken stir-fry marinade uses only 5-ingredients and you only need to marinate the chicken while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
- You can use any stir-fry veggies you like, so mix it up and use what you have!
- The recipe is a full meal all by itself or you can serve it over some rice or noodles.
- It makes a big batch for the whole family (or for some great leftovers!)
- A one pan meal for easy cleanup, it’s the perfect homemade family dinner for busy weeknights.
Ingredient notes
Chicken – Either chicken thighs or breasts will work, just cut them into bite sized pieces.
Coconut aminos – If you don’t have any on hand, you can sub soy sauce. Or, try our DIY coconut aminos substitute recipe.
Veggies – Substitute any stir-fry veggies you want, even a frozen package of veggies will work!
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Tips from an expert home chef
- The recipe only calls for marinating the chicken while you prep, but you can marinate it for up to 24 hours if desired.
- Don’t overcook the veggies! You want them cooked quickly over medium-high heat for that perfect crisp-tender texture.
- Keep this meal interesting with different toppings! Add on some chipotle aioli sauce, green onions, avocado or red pepper flakes for a different flavor profile.
More one pan chicken dinners
- Healthier Black Pepper Chicken
- One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken
- Spicy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice
- One Pan Greek Chicken Dinner
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Healthy Marinated Chicken Stir-Fry (One Pan!)
This one pan, 30-minute marinated chicken stir-fry is a homemade chicken dinner that's also easy and delicious. Serve it with a bowl of rice or cauliflower rice for an amazing meal that’s perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp honey, (omit for whole30)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, can sub 1 tsp garlic powder
For the stir-fry
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes, can sub chicken thighs
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced into strips
- 1 bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 8 oz sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 4 cups broccoli florets, about 1 medium head
- 1 carrot, sliced
- Sesame seeds, (optional garnish)
- Chopped cilantro, (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add the marinade ingredients to a bowl big enough to also fit the chicken once cut up and mix well.
- Cut the chicken into pieces and place pieces in the bowl with the sauce and stir to coat. Set aside to marinate while you prep the stir-fry veggies.
- Prep all of the stir-fry vegetables as noted.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add chicken and sauce in the pan.
- Cook chicken, stirring occasionally until fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Scoop chicken out with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
- Add all of the vegetables to the pan. Cook vegetables until they are just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken back in with the vegetables. Toss to coat and turn the heat down to low to simmer. Cook for another 1-2 minutes and then serve.
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