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Stir-Fries

Stir-Fry

Stir-fries are a perfect weeknight meal, packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This recipe provides a basic stir-fry that can be customized with your choice of protein, vegetables, and sauce. Whether you're making a vegetable stir-fry, chicken stir-fry, or tofu stir-fry, this recipe is quick, easy, and nutritious.
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Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or your preferred high-smoke-point oil like peanut or avocado oil
  • 1 pound protein chicken breast, beef strips, shrimp, or tofu
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrots, mushrooms, etc.
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional, for added flavor

For the Stir-Fry Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

Prepare the Ingredients:

  • Chop the protein into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Wash and cut the vegetables into uniform pieces for even cooking. Mince the garlic and ginger.

Make the Stir-Fry Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar), cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.

Cook the Protein:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the protein (chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu) and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

  • In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the vegetables and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until they are tender-crisp.

Combine and Serve:

  • Return the cooked protein to the pan. Pour the stir-fry sauce over the ingredients, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. If desired, drizzle with sesame oil for extra flavor.

Serve:

  • Serve the stir-fry hot over steamed rice, noodles, or a low-carb option like cauliflower rice.

Notes

✔ Protein Substitutes: Feel free to swap in tofu for a plant-based version or use your favorite type of meat.
✔ Customize the Vegetables: Use any combination of vegetables you enjoy—zucchini, baby corn, and bok choy also work well!
✔ Thickening the Sauce: Adjust the cornstarch if you want a thicker sauce; add a bit more if desired.
✔ Meal Prep: Stir-fries can be prepped ahead. Store the protein, veggies, and sauce separately and cook them fresh for the best texture.