Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry

Ingredients

• •2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• •2 cups mixed seasonal vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
• •2 tablespoons soy sauce
• •1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• •1 tablespoon cornstarch
• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Cooked rice or noodles for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the marinated chicken to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add mixed seasonal vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

6. 6

   If using, drizzle in oyster sauce and stir everything together. Cook for another minute.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.

8. 8

   Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles if desired.