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Easy Char Siu Chicken Stir-Fry

A quick and flavorful weeknight meal, this easy char siu chicken stir-fry brings the taste of takeout to your kitchen with minimal effort. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a rich, sweet, and savory char siu-inspired sauce, then stir-fried with crisp vegetables for a complete and satisfying dish. Perfect for busy evenings, this recipe uses common supermarket ingredients for maximum convenience.

Easy Char Siu Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
16 min
Total time
31 min
Servings:
4
persons

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbsBoneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 0.5 cupBottled Char Siu sauce
  • 2 cupsBroccoli florets
  • 1 unitLarge red bell pepper
  • 1 cupCarrots, julienned or shredded
  • 1 cupSnap peas
  • 3 clovesGarlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoonFresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoonsVegetable or canola oil
  • 2 tablespoonsSesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2 unitGreen onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1/4 cup of the char siu sauce. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets, slice the bell pepper into thin strips, julienne or shred the carrots, and trim the ends of the snap peas. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger.

    15 min
  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 4-6 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and mostly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.

    6 min
  3. 3

    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the same wok. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the broccoli florets and julienned carrots, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender-crisp. Then, add the sliced bell pepper and snap peas, continuing to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

    7 min
  4. 4

    Return the cooked chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of char siu sauce and toss everything together to ensure all ingredients are well coated. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through and slightly thicken.

    2 min
  5. 5

    Remove the wok from heat. Garnish generously with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

    1 min