Family Cooking: A Step-by-Step Guide to Delicious and Easy Chicken Stir-Fry248

Welcome to the channel, everyone! Today, we're tackling a family favorite: chicken stir-fry. This recipe is designed to be easy enough for even the youngest cooks to participate, while still delivering a flavorful and healthy meal the whole family will love. We'll break it down step-by-step, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend cooking project.

Why this recipe works for families:

First and foremost, it's adaptable. Don't have broccoli? Substitute cauliflower or snap peas! Prefer a different protein? Shrimp, tofu, or beef all work wonderfully. This recipe is a blank canvas for your family's preferences. Secondly, it’s interactive. Kids can help with washing vegetables, measuring ingredients, or even stirring the sauce. This encourages participation in the cooking process and fosters a love for food and cooking from a young age. Finally, it's quick! From prep to plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp garlic powder

For the Vegetables:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cup sliced carrots

For the Sauce:
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For Serving:
Cooked rice
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Green onions (for garnish)

Instructions:

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic powder. Gently toss to coat and set aside while you prepare the vegetables.

Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables (5 minutes): Wash and chop all the vegetables. This is a great task for younger children, supervised of course! Make sure everything is roughly the same size for even cooking.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken (5 minutes): Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.

Step 4: Stir-fry the Vegetables (5 minutes): Add the onion and carrots to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Add the broccoli and bell pepper and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.

Step 5: Make the Sauce (2 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 6: Combine and Simmer (3 minutes): Return the chicken to the wok. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to combine and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy! Serve the chicken stir-fry over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Tips and Variations:
Spice it up: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha for extra heat.
Add more veggies: Feel free to add any other vegetables you like, such as mushrooms, snow peas, or zucchini.
Make it a complete protein: Add some cooked quinoa or lentils for extra protein and fiber.
Leftovers are great! This stir-fry tastes even better the next day. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Get the kids involved: Let them choose their favorite vegetables, help with measuring ingredients, or even stir the sauce (with supervision).

We hope you enjoy this delicious and easy chicken stir-fry recipe! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more family-friendly cooking videos. And most importantly, have fun cooking together! Let us know in the comments how your family enjoyed this recipe.

2025-04-07

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