Quick Flavorful Weeknight Meal (Printable)

Vibrant and easy dinner packed with bold flavors, ready in under 30 minutes with chicken or tofu and colorful vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or firm tofu, drained and cubed)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large 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 Make It:

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 under 30 minutes making it perfect for those nights when takeout sounds easier but homemade sounds better
  • The sauce hits that perfect balance of sweet and savory that makes everyone actually excited to eat their vegetables
02 -
  • Do not skip the step of removing the protein before cooking the vegetables or everything will end up steaming instead of getting those gorgeous caramelized edges
  • Have your sauce whisked and ready before you start cooking because once you add it to the pan things move fast
03 -
  • Cut your chicken or tofu into similar sized pieces so everything cooks evenly and you do not end up with some pieces overcooked while others are still raw
  • Let your pan get properly hot before adding the ingredients that beautiful sizzle sound is what creates the caramelization that makes restaurant stir-fry taste so good

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