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A bowl filled with chicken stir-fry featuring broccoli, red bell peppers, and green onions coated in a glossy brown sauce, showing the final dish prepared using the Chicken Stir-Fry Sauce Formula Recipe.
Tarek Rakhiess

Chicken Stir-Fry Sauce Formula Recipe | Easy Cooking Guide

A quick homemade stir fry sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and simple pantry ingredients for a flavorful chicken dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds chicken breast or chicken thighs sliced
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups mixed stir fry vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken into even pieces and season lightly.
  2. Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch slurry.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and reaches 165°F.
  4. Add vegetables and cook until slightly crisp.
  5. Pour in sauce and stir until thickened.
  6. Serve with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Adjust sweetness depending on your preference.
  • Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
  • Keep vegetables slightly crisp for better texture.
  • Approximately 380 calories per serving