Chicken stir fry never really gets old, and this list shows you just how many directions it can go. There's a Peanut Chicken Stir Fry for something nuttier, a Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry Noodles version built for meal prep, and a Pad Krapow Gai that takes the whole thing in a more specific Thai direction.
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- What makes these recipes special?
- Top Tips
- Chicken Chop Suey Recipe (Chicken Stir Fry)
- Whole30 Chicken Stir Fry with 3 Sauces
- Paleo Chicken Stir Fry (Whole30)
- Chicken Stir Fry + 5 Sauces
- Low Calorie Chicken Veggie Stir Fry
- Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
- Peanut Chicken Stir Fry
- Sweet Thai Chili Chicken Stir Fry
- Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry Noodles (Meal Prep)
- Sizzling Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
- Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
- Healthier Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
- Sweet and Spicy Jalepeno Chicken Stir Fry
- Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
- Easy Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
- Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
- Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry with Udon Noodles
- Chicken Gizzard Chilly Fry - Potha/Stomach Stir Fry
- Teriyaki Chicken Casserole
- Easy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry (healthy!)
- Chicken Wonton Tacos
- Hunan Chicken (Spicy Chicken Stir Fry)
- Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Thai Green Curry Recipe
- Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
- Chicken Wonton Tacos (Applebee's Copycat!)
- Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry
- Paleo Chicken Stir Fry
- Chicken Heart Stir Fry
- Chicken Chow Mein: How to Stir Fry Noodles
- Zesty Italian Chicken Stir Fry
- Chicken Stir Fry with Frozen Vegetables
- Chicken Nectarine Stir Fry (+ how food sensitivities were making us sick)
- Pad Krapow Gai (Chicken and Holy Basil Stir Fry)
- Chicken Stir Fry With Noodles
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What makes stir fry worth coming back to is how much a sauce and a protein can be swapped around while the method stays basically the same. A hot pan, some vegetables, and a sauce of choice cover a lot of ground.
A few versions swap in noodles instead of rice, like the Easy Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry and the Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry with Udon Noodles, while others lean into a specific diet, including a couple of Whole30 and paleo options. There's even a Teriyaki Chicken Casserole for anyone who wants the flavor without the actual stir frying.
What makes the recipes in this roundup special?
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- All recipes in this roundup have earned a star rating of 4 stars or higher from readers or reviewers.
Top Tips
- Cut chicken into even, bite-sized pieces. Uniform pieces cook at the same rate, which keeps some from drying out while others are still raw in the center.
- Get the pan or wok fully hot before adding anything. A properly heated pan sears the chicken quickly instead of steaming it, which keeps the texture from turning rubbery.
- Cook in batches if the pan is crowded. Too much food at once drops the pan's temperature and leads to steaming rather than the quick sear stir fry depends on.
- Prep all ingredients before turning on the heat. Stir frying moves fast, so having vegetables cut and sauce mixed ahead of time keeps things from overcooking while you chop.
- Add sauce toward the end of cooking. Adding it too early can cause the chicken and vegetables to simmer in liquid instead of getting a proper sear.
Chicken Chop Suey Recipe (Chicken Stir Fry)
Chop suey gets the stir fry treatment here, sticking to a dish that's more retro takeout than trendy. A specific style called out right in the title.
Photo credit: The Salted Pepper
Whole30 Chicken Stir Fry with 3 Sauces
This version fits Whole30 guidelines while still offering a choice of three different sauces. Options built in for anyone who wants some variety within the same base recipe.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday
Paleo Chicken Stir Fry (Whole30)
Built to fit both paleo and Whole30 guidelines, this version reworks the usual stir fry to meet those specific rules. Two diets covered in one dish.
Photo credit: Organically Addison
Chicken Stir Fry + 5 Sauces
Five different sauce options come with this one base recipe, giving it more range than a single-flavor version. A flexible starting point for several different meals.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday
Low Calorie Chicken Veggie Stir Fry
Vegetables share the spotlight with chicken here, and the low calorie label points to a lighter overall dish. A veggie-forward take on the usual stir fry.
Photo credit: Skinny Fitalicious
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Honey and garlic form the sauce base here, a familiar sweet and savory combination. A straightforward flavor pairing for a standard stir fry.
Photo credit: The Cooking Duo
Peanut Chicken Stir Fry
Peanut is the defining flavor here, added to the usual stir fry base for a nuttier finish. A specific sauce direction called out right in the name.
Photo credit: Dutch Oven Daddy
Sweet Thai Chili Chicken Stir Fry
Sweet Thai chili brings both heat and sweetness to this version, based on the flavor named in the title. A specific sauce direction for anyone wanting some kick.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday
Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry Noodles (Meal Prep)
Noodles join teriyaki chicken here, and the meal prep label points to a recipe built for make-ahead portions. A noodle-based version meant to last through the week.
Photo credit: Athlete Lunchbox
Sizzling Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
Teriyaki is the flavor focus here, with sizzling in the title hinting at a hot, fast cook. A classic sauce applied to the usual stir fry method.
Photo credit: The Cooking Duo
Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
Pineapple adds a specific sweet element to this stir fry, based on what the title states. A fruit-forward twist on the usual chicken and vegetable combination.
Photo credit: It Is A Keeper
Healthier Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
This teriyaki version aims for a lighter take on the usual sauce, based on the healthier label in the title. Same core flavor, adjusted for a different goal.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday
Sweet and Spicy Jalepeno Chicken Stir Fry
Jalapeno brings the heat here, balanced against a sweet element based on the title. Both sweet and spicy in the same dish, according to the name.
Photo credit: Delicious Meets Healthy
Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
A straightforward, foundational stir fry recipe without a specific flavor twist called out in the title. A base version to build from.
Photo credit: Chili Pepper Madness
Easy Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
Ramen noodles stand in for the usual stir fry base here, and the easy label points to a simpler process. A noodle-forward spin on the classic combination.
Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon
Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
Zucchini is the specific vegetable paired with chicken here, based on the title. A simple, two-ingredient focus for this stir fry.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry with Udon Noodles
Udon noodles bring a thicker, chewier texture to this teriyaki version than typical stir fry noodles. A specific noodle choice called out right in the title.
Photo credit: Krumpli
Chicken Gizzard Chilly Fry - Potha/Stomach Stir Fry
Gizzard is the specific cut used here rather than standard chicken breast or thigh. A different, less common protein choice for this style of stir fry.
Photo credit: Abby's Hearth
Teriyaki Chicken Casserole
This one bakes as a casserole rather than cooking in a wok or skillet, based on the title. A different approach to the familiar teriyaki flavor.
Photo credit: Mess For Less
Easy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry (healthy!)
Cashews bring some crunch to this stir fry, and both easy and healthy labels are called out in the title. A quicker, lighter take on the classic combination.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Wonton wrappers take the place of a taco shell here, based on what the title describes. A handheld twist that borrows from two different styles of food.
Photo credit: Baking Beauty
Hunan Chicken (Spicy Chicken Stir Fry)
Hunan style points to a specific, spicier direction for this stir fry, based on the title. A dish with more heat than a standard version.
Photo credit: Chili Pepper Madness
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Thai Green Curry Recipe
The slow cooker handles this Thai green curry, and the easy label points to a simpler hands-on process. A curry rather than a traditional stir fry, based on the title.
Photo credit: Homan At Home
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Another honey garlic version in this list, using that same sweet and savory sauce pairing. A second take on a familiar flavor combination for chicken stir fry.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday
Chicken Wonton Tacos (Applebee's Copycat!)
This one aims to recreate the Applebee's version of wonton tacos at home. A copycat take on a specific restaurant appetizer.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry
Green beans pair with chicken here, based on the two main ingredients named in the title. A simple, vegetable-forward stir fry combination.
Photo credit: The Cooking Duo
Paleo Chicken Stir Fry
Built to fit paleo guidelines, this version reworks the usual stir fry to meet those specific rules. A diet-specific take on the classic combination.
Photo credit: Cooking With Curls
Chicken Heart Stir Fry
Chicken heart is the specific cut used here rather than more common chicken pieces. A less typical protein choice for this style of stir fry.
Photo credit: Abby's Hearth
Chicken Chow Mein: How to Stir Fry Noodles
Chow mein noodles are the focus here, with the title framing this as a guide to stir frying them properly. A noodle-centered approach to the usual chicken stir fry.
Photo credit: Chew Out Loud
Zesty Italian Chicken Stir Fry
Italian seasoning brings a zesty edge to this stir fry, based on what the title describes. A less typical flavor direction for this style of dish.
Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
Chicken Stir Fry with Frozen Vegetables
Frozen vegetables are the specific ingredient called out here, based on the title. A convenience-focused route to a standard stir fry.
Photo credit: Mae's Menu
Chicken Nectarine Stir Fry (+ how food sensitivities were making us sick)
Nectarine brings a specific fruit element to this stir fry, based on the title. A less common fruit pairing for this style of dish.
Photo credit: 100 Days Of Real Food
Pad Krapow Gai (Chicken and Holy Basil Stir Fry)
Holy basil is the defining ingredient in this pad krapow gai, based on what the title states. A specific Thai style stir fry built around that one herb.
Photo credit: Deliciously Rushed
Chicken Stir Fry With Noodles
Noodles join chicken here instead of the usual side of rice, based on the title. A straightforward noodle version of the classic combination.
Photo credit: Cooking Gorgeous
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