Asian Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil is a fast, colorful dinner built around tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a glossy garlic-ginger sauce. Garden Infuzions Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil brings savory wok-style flavor into every bite, helping the chicken brown beautifully while carrying the aromatic flavor of garlic, ginger, onion, sesame, and pepper through the sauce. Served over steamed jasmine rice or noodles, this easy stir-fry is family-friendly, restaurant-quality, and practical enough for a busy weeknight meal.
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Asian Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil divided
- 2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce for the chicken
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch helps the chicken brown and the sauce cling
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets cut small for quick cooking
- 1 cup Red Bell Pepper sliced
- 1 cup Yellow Bell Pepper sliced
- 1 cup Snow Peas trimmed
- 1 cup Carrots julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 cup Mushrooms sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced
- 1/3 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce for the sauce
- 1/4 cup Chicken Broth or water
- 2 tablespoons Honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil optional, for finishing
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry
- 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice for serving
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds for garnish
Method
- Equipment: Large wok or skillet, mixing bowls, whisk, cutting board, chef’s knife, measuring spoons, measuring cups, wooden spoon or spatula.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Add the chicken pieces to a bowl with 1 tablespoon Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and the cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil to the skillet. Add broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, carrots, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are bright and crisp-tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic and fresh ginger. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in the stir-fry sauce and toss everything together for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve hot over cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
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Let us know how it was!Asian Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe Tips
This Asian garlic chicken stir-fry recipe is designed for bold flavor, quick cooking, and crisp-tender vegetables. The key is using Garden Infuzions Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil as the cooking oil so the chicken and vegetables pick up savory stir-fry flavor from the very beginning. The infused olive oil helps carry the garlic, ginger, onion, sesame, and pepper notes through the pan while keeping the finished dish balanced and aromatic.
For the best texture, cut the chicken and vegetables before heating the skillet. Stir-fries cook quickly, so having everything ready prevents overcooking. Use medium-high heat and let the chicken sear before stirring too often. This helps create golden edges while keeping the inside tender. Add the vegetables in stages so dense vegetables like broccoli and carrots have enough time to soften while peppers, snow peas, and mushrooms stay bright and crisp.
Best Ways to Serve Asian Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
This chicken stir-fry is excellent over steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, fried rice, lo mein noodles, ramen noodles, or cauliflower rice. It also works well as a meal-prep recipe because the sauce keeps the chicken flavorful after reheating. For a lighter plate, serve it in lettuce cups or over a bed of sautéed cabbage. For a heartier dinner, add extra mushrooms, baby corn, water chestnuts, or edamame.
For a full Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil menu, serve this dish with Asian Stir-Fry Vegetables with Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil, Garlic Ginger Shrimp Noodles with Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil, or Teriyaki Beef Rice Bowls with Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil. It also pairs naturally with dumplings, spring rolls, sesame cucumbers, fried rice, roasted broccoli, and noodle bowls.
Why Use Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil?
Plain oil helps cook the ingredients, but Asian Stir-Fry Infused Olive Oil adds flavor to the foundation of the dish. The savory infused blend gives the chicken and vegetables more depth before the sauce is even added. That means the finished stir-fry tastes layered instead of flat, with garlic, ginger, and aromatic seasoning carried throughout the chicken, vegetables, and glossy sauce.
This recipe is also one of the easiest ways to show how versatile Garden Infuzions infused olive oils can be in everyday meals. A small amount of infused oil turns a simple skillet dinner into a complete flavor experience without needing a long list of specialty ingredients. Use it for stir-fries, fried rice, noodles, sautéed vegetables, chicken bowls, seafood, tofu, and quick weeknight skillet meals.
Storage and Make-Ahead Notes
Store leftover Asian garlic chicken stir-fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until hot. If the sauce thickens after chilling, add a splash of water or chicken broth while reheating. For best texture, store rice or noodles separately from the stir-fry whenever possible. This recipe is not ideal for freezing because the vegetables can soften after thawing.
