Quick Flavorful Weeknight Meal (Printer-friendly)

A vibrant 30-minute dinner with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy honey-soy sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or firm tofu, drained and cubed for vegetarian option)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 red onion, sliced
05 - 2 cups broccoli florets
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & Seasonings

07 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
08 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
11 - 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ To Serve

13 - 4 cups cooked steamed rice or quinoa
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or green onions

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs (or tofu) and cook for 4–6 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
03 - Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chili flakes.
05 - Return the protein to the pan. Pour the sauce over everything and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for 4–5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are vibrant.
06 - Serve over steamed rice or quinoa. Garnish with cilantro or green onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in thirty minutes flat, which means you can actually sit down and breathe before eating
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between sweet and savory that makes people ask for seconds
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken, or it will steam instead of brown
  • The sauce thickens rapidly off heat, so remove from flame as soon as it coats the back of a spoon
03 -
  • Cook your rice or quinoa first so it is ready when the stir fry finishes
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding the first batch of oil

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