12 Fast & Flavorful Chicken Stir-Fry Recipes You'll Make Again and Again

Chicken stir fry is that go-to dinner that never gets old. It’s fast, it’s flexible, and it can soak up whatever flavors you’re craving—sweet, spicy, garlicky, or all of the above. We have something for every mood, whether you’re tossing it with noodles, piling it over rice, or keeping it low-carb with veggies only. These aren’t the same boring takes either—expect a few twists that make dinner way more interesting without adding extra work.

Black Pepper Chicken

This easy-to-make recipe is a Panda Express copycat but more flavorful! It’s a simple yet savory dish with a perfect balance of peppery flavor. There’s no need to grab takeout when you can make this amazing dish at home in under 30 minutes.

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Healthy Orange Chicken

msn cover (orange chicken) — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This orange chicken is ready in just 30 minutes, made with everyday ingredients, and contains all the components I look for in a healthy meal – protein, produce, carbs, and flavor! It’s a family-favorite.

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Chicken Teriyaki

Teriyaki chicken stir fry is a little sweet, a little savory, and totally delicious. You’ll love that it’s made with simple ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes to pull together, perfect for weeknight dinners. Hold onto the recipe for this homemade teriyaki sauce, it’s also delicious on pork, salmon, and shrimp!

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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry (Chinese Takeout Style)

If you are craving a comforting and wholesome meal that’s easy to prepare, this Chinese chicken and broccoli stir-fry is the answer. Just as good as take-out, but healthier, and full of savory balanced flavors that you will love.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and sour chicken is a popular Chinese menu item, but you can make it at home too! What’s not to love about crispy fried chicken pieces with pineapple chunks, green onions, bell peppers, and a homemade sweet and sour sauce?

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Chicken Lo Mein

Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Make Chinese takeout at home with this simple and delicious recipe. Filled with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and Chinese noodles this is a craveworthy dinner the whole family will love, and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!

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Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry

Stir fries are great for busy weeknights and provide a low-carb dinner with lots of vegetables. That’s a one-pot wonder weeknight win with this instant pot recipe. Imagine a stir fry without the frying!

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Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry

This Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner your family will love. Making it in a sheet pan makes it a hands off, no stir, stir fry! {gluten free}

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Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken

Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken is a nutritious, low-carb, gluten-free dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Take spiralized zucchini noodles, onions, and peppers and toss them with a delicious stir-fry sauce and toasted sesame seeds. {low carb, gluten free}

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Spicy Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry

Korean inspired gochujang chicken is a delicious stir fry recipe with sweet and spicy sauce. Gochujang paste gives this Korean stir fry its distinctive flavor, while red chilies spice it up and honey add some sweetness. So if you’re in the mood for something Asian but also want something a little different, give this recipe a try. It’s certainly bursting with amazing flavors.

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Five Spice Chicken Stir Fry

Get ready to take your taste buds on a flavor-packed adventure with this five-spice chicken stir fry! Juicy, tender chicken thighs soak up a rich marinade of fragrant five spice powder, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce before sizzling to perfection in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce. With hints of honey, garlic, and oyster sauce, every bite is a perfect balance of bold and aromatic flavors.

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Hunan Chicken

This Hunan chicken recipe is a stir-fried chicken dish with vegetables and a family favorite. The sauce is sticky and rich and this recipe will make you think you’re at a Chinese restaurant. It’s a quick and easy dish that can be made in one pan and takes less than half an hour to create.

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