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A bowl of stir-fried noodles with chicken, red peppers, carrots, and cabbage, perfect for one-pan healthy dinner ideas.

One-Pan Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

This recipe provides a quick, healthy dinner that minimizes cleanup by using just one pan. It features chicken, cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas in a savory sauce served over noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken, cubed (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded or matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup stringless snap peas
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 12 ounces fresh chow mein noodles (refrigerated section)
  • 2 tablespoons water, optional (for thickening) Use with cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, optional (for thickening) Use with water
  • To taste honey If desired for sweetness

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the cubed chicken to the pan. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the same pan. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add the salt and chili flakes.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Bring the sauce to a simmer. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the optional cornstarch with the optional water until smooth, then stir it into the simmering sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Add the fresh chow mein noodles to the pan. Toss everything together until the noodles are coated with the sauce and heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Taste the stir-fry. Add honey if you want more sweetness. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the best results with minimal cleanup, cook all ingredients in sequence in the same pan. If you use dried noodles instead of fresh, prepare them according to package directions before starting this recipe.

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