Budget Stir Fry
A quick and affordable stir fry packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful soy sauce, served over rice.
Ingredients
Protein
- 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced as thin as possible)
Vegetables
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
Sauces and seasonings
- 0.25 cup soy sauce (regular, not low-sodium)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
Cooked rice
- 2 cups white rice (day-old preferred)
Seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 green onions green onions (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice chicken very thin and marinate in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, stir-fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to skillet, add leftover marinade, and cook for 1 minute until heated through. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot over rice, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
Use day-old rice for better texture. Cook vegetables in batches if skillet isn't large enough. Stir fry on high heat for best results.