Quick Flavorful Weeknight Meal (Printable)
Vibrant dinner packed with bold flavors, ready in 30 minutes with tender chicken and crisp vegetables.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
→ 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
08 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
11 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes
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 Make:
01 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 4-6 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same pan, add 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 until well combined.
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 Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan so cleanup takes literally minutes
- The sauce strikes that perfect balance between salty sweet and just enough heat
- You can prep all the veggies while the chicken cooks making it incredibly efficient
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan or everything will steam instead of getting those gorgeous browned edges
- Cut all your vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly and finish at the same time
03 -
- Grate your ginger from a frozen piece it is easier and you get the perfect amount without any fibrous strings
- Cut chicken against the grain into bite sized pieces for maximum tenderness and quick cooking