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#### Step 5: Combine Chicken and Sauce
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared stir fry sauce over the mixture. Stir everything together to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly in the sauce. Allow it to cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is well combined.
#### Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
Serve the chicken stir fry hot, either on its own or over a bed of steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or a sprinkle of chili flakes for an extra touch of flavor and color.
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### Tips for the Perfect Chicken Stir Fry
1. **Cut Chicken Evenly**: Make sure your chicken is cut into uniform pieces to ensure it cooks evenly and quickly.
2. **Use High Heat**: Stir frying requires high heat to cook the ingredients quickly and maintain their flavor and texture.
3. **Don’t Overcrowd the Pan**: If you’re making a large batch, cook the chicken and vegetables in batches. Overcrowding the pan can make the ingredients steam instead of stir-frying.
4. **Customize the Veggies**: Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, zucchini, or baby corn. The versatility of stir fry makes it easy to use whatever vegetables you have on hand.
5. **Adjust the Sauce**: If you like your stir fry extra saucy, double the sauce ingredients. For a lighter stir fry, reduce the sauce by half.
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### Variations for Chicken Stir Fry
– **Spicy Chicken Stir Fry**: Add more chili paste or fresh chopped chili peppers to the sauce for an extra kick of heat.
– **Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry**: Swap the soy sauce and hoisin sauce for teriyaki sauce for a sweeter and more savory version.
– **Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry**: Increase the honey and garlic in the sauce for a sweeter and more garlicky flavor.
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### Conclusion
Making the best chicken stir fry is easy, fun, and results in a flavorful, satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory, slightly sweet sauce, this stir fry is sure to become a staple in your weeknight dinner rotation. Plus, it’s a dish you can customize with your favorite ingredients and flavors, making it versatile and perfect for any occasion.
So grab your wok or skillet, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create the perfect chicken stir fry that everyone will love!
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