Quick Flavorful Weeknight Meal (Printable)

Vibrant dinner with bold flavors ready in 30 minutes. Packed with chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory sauce over rice.

# 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 - 1/2 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 Steps:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one pan so cleanup is basically non existent
  • The sauce hits that perfect balance between sweet and savory that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken or it will steam instead of brown
  • Have all ingredients chopped and sauce whisked before you turn on the stove
03 -
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding oil for the best sear
  • Slice all vegetables before you start cooking once the stir fry begins it moves fast

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