Look, I’m not a pro in the kitchen. Stir frying always seemed intimidating until I realized it’s just quick cooking with a bunch of colorful veggies and chicken in one pan. This classic soy and garlic chicken veggie stir fry is my go-to lifesaver when I want something fast, tasty, and doesn’t mean cleaning a ton of dishes.

Why This Recipe Works

✅ One skillet, minimal cleanup
✅ Classic soy & garlic flavors everyone loves
✅ Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for family dinners

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Cooked rice to serve

Instructions

Prep
Slice chicken and veggies, mince garlic and ginger.

Cook chicken
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken with minced garlic and ginger and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Add veggies
Add bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots to the skillet. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender but still bright and colorful.

Make and add sauce
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water. Pour this mixture over the chicken and veggies in the skillet. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything deliciously.

Serve
Serve the yummy stir fry hot over cooked rice. It’s colorful, packed with flavor, and feels way fancier than the effort you put in. Your family will think you’re a kitchen wizard!

Enjoy this simple and satisfying meal that even a guy who “can’t cook” can master.