🔥 Easy Gluten-Free Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry Recipe
Looking for a healthy, fast, and completely gluten-free dinner? 🥢 This easy chicken & veggie stir-fry is ready in under 25 minutes and bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights!
🕒 Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: ~350 kcal per serving
- Difficulty: 2/5
🥄 Ingredients
🐔 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
🥕 1 medium carrot (julienned)
🥦 1 cup broccoli florets
🧄 2 cloves garlic (minced)
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🍚 Cooked rice (for serving, optional – use jasmine or basmati)
🥣 For the gluten-free sauce:
🛢️ 3 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
🍯 1 tbsp honey
🍋 1 tbsp rice vinegar
🌽 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
👨🍳 How to Make Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry
1️⃣ In a small bowl, mix gluten-free soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3️⃣ Add chicken strips and sauté for 4–5 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
4️⃣ In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic, pepper, carrot, and broccoli for 4–5 minutes.
5️⃣ Return chicken to the pan, pour the sauce over, and stir well.
6️⃣ Cook 2–3 more minutes until sauce thickens and everything is coated.
7️⃣ Serve hot over rice or on its own.
You can try also our one pan mushroom pasta.
🌟 Pro Tips for the Best Gluten-Free Stir-Fry
✅ Slice your chicken and veggies evenly for faster cooking.
✅ Don’t overcook the veggies – they should stay crisp-tender.
✅ Use tamari instead of soy sauce to guarantee gluten-free results.
✅ Make it spicy with a dash of sriracha or chili flakes!
✅ Double the sauce if serving over rice – you’ll want more!
🍽️ Best Ways to Use This Stir-Fry
Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option 🥦
Add sesame seeds and green onions on top for extra flavor 🌱
Meal prep it: keeps great in the fridge for 3 days 🧊
Try with tofu or shrimp instead of chicken 🍤
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen vegetables?
Yes! Just thaw them first and reduce cook time slightly.
Is soy sauce gluten-free?
Most regular soy sauce isn’t. Be sure to use tamari or a labeled gluten-free option.
What can I substitute for cornstarch?
You can use arrowroot powder or potato starch as a thickener.
Try our quick breakfast avocado variation!
Interested in more inforamtion about Tamari, click here.