Chicken and vegetables in a takeout container

🍱 Chicken and Vegetables Takeout-Style Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min

🔥 Cook Time: 15 min

🍽️ Serves: 2–3

🥢 Ingredients:

For the Stir-Fry:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 carrot, thinly sliced

• 1 small zucchini, sliced (optional)

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for depth)

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (or 1 tsp honey for sweetness)

• 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

• 1 tsp garlic (minced)

• 1 tsp ginger (minced)

• 1/2 tsp chili flakes or sriracha (optional for heat)

For Serving:

• Steamed rice or noodles

• Sesame seeds & chopped green onions (optional garnish)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep all ingredients and have them ready to go. Stir-fries cook quickly.

2. Mix the sauce in a small bowl: combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce (or honey), garlic, ginger, and chili if using. Set aside.

3. Cook the chicken:

   • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

   • Add sliced chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5–7 minutes).

   • Remove chicken and set aside.

4. Cook the vegetables:

   • In the same pan, add a splash more oil if needed.

   • Stir-fry broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.

5. Bring it all together:

   • Return chicken to the pan.

   • Pour in the sauce and stir everything to coat evenly.

   • Add cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens (1–2 minutes).

6. Serve or store:

   • Serve over rice or noodles.

   • Portion into takeout containers for meal prep.

   • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

🧊 Storage Tips:

• Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

• Microwave to reheat (2–3 minutes).

Want to make a low-carb version? Swap rice for cauliflower rice or skip the starch entirely.

Let me know if you want a version with a specific flavor profile (e.g., teriyaki, Thai-style, spicy garlic)!