Easy Asian Stir Fry Recipe
Get ready to be introduced to the the most delicious Asian Stir fry with Chicken and broccoli! This Asian stir fry with chicken is easy to put together, flavorful, and delicious weeknight meal dinner, and is packed with fresh, healthy spices! This Asian stir fry recipe has become a part of our regular dinner rotation. I’ve made it so many times and perfected it so that you can make it too!
I like to use rice as a side dish for this stir fry. It complements this Asian stir fry perfectly! I like to let the rice soak in water prior to making this dish, then when I am ready to make the stir fry, I rinse the rice enough times until the water runs clear. I have been enjoying this Dunnar rice lately. You can use your favorite broth to make the rice, or plain water. I used plain water, salt and about a tbsp of olive oil.
Key Ingredient for Stir Fry Sauce
One of the ingredients to make the Asian stir fry sauce for this recipe is tamari. If you’ve never heard of tamari, it is just a healthier version of soy sauce. The difference between tamari and soy sauce is that tamari does not have wheat and soy sauce does. If you are sensitive to wheat, tamari is a better choice. Another reason I choose to use tamari instead of soy sauce is because the wheat that is used in soy sauce is most likely tainted with glyphosate. Glyphosate is a brutal pesticide and a known carcinogen, and although impossible to completely avoid, I try my best to limit it.
I used to think that tamari and soy sauce varied in taste, and that soy sauce tasted so much better, but honestly, that was just because that was the habit I used to be comfortable with. Sometimes changing habits and mentality come hand in hand. After I swapped tamari, I hardly noticed any difference in taste and flavor. I actually prefer the taste of tamari it now.
Is Asian Stir Fry Gluten Free?
The chicken does get coated in flour for this stir fry recipe. If you want to be completely gluten-free, you can substitute it with organic cornstarch. Organic is my preference and recommendation since corn is also heavily sprayed with glyphosate.
Lastly, we will be steaming broccoli separately, so feel free to steam it to the texture of your liking. Some like it extra crunchy, while others like broccoli to be softer. My personal preference is somewhere in between.
You are going to love this easy to make Asian stir fry with chicken recipe. If you try it, I would love to know what you think! Or better yet, you can tag me on instagram with in your dinner picture @cookingwithrips!
| Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes |
| Serves: 4 | Total Time: 35 minutes |
| Ingredients 1 lb. chicken breast (can substitute with chicken skinless chicken thighs) 1/4 cup flour (can substitute with organic cornstarch) 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 black pepper 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for cooking the chicken) For the Asian stir fry sauce 4 tsp honey 1/2 cup tamari 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar 3 tsp toasted sesame oil 4 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tsp fresh ginger (minced) 2 tbsp sesame seeds (reserve 1 tbsp for garnish) Rice 1 1/2 cup rice 3 cups water 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil Broccoli 6-8 cups broccoli florets 1 cup water (for steaming broccoli) 1 tbsp chopped leeks *white part (can substitute with green onion) |
| Instructions 1. Thinly slice the chicken into small strips, add the salt, pepper, and flour and toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated. (Don’t leave it at room temperature for longer than 15 minutes.) 2. In a large skillet add extra virgin olive oil and cook the chicken about 4 minutes on each side. (try to spread out the chicken slices so they’re not too crowded) 3. Make the Asian stir fry sauce by adding honey, tamari, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Stir until well combined and set aside. 4. Steam the broccoli in a separate pan with water for about 10 minutes. 5. Once chicken is cooked, add the stir fry sauce, leeks, and steamed broccoli to the chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes and turn off heat. Garnish the stir fry with the remaining 1 tbsp of sesame seeds. 6. To cook the rice, add water, oil, and rinsed rice to a medium sized pot and bring to a boil, then lower heat and let it simmer on low until water is absorbed. (Check every 3-5 minutes to prevent burning) 7. Once your rice is cooked, serve it warm with the stir fry and enjoy! |
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