Description
This Easy Chicken and Shrimp Stir-Fry is the perfect quick, healthy dinner for busy nights. Packed with colorful veggies, tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and a savory homemade sauce, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and totally family-approved!
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
1 pound boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 red bell pepper
3 ½ ounces shiitake mushrooms
1 medium red onion
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound large shrimp
4 ounces baby spinach
For the Sauce:
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken into cubes or thin slices. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch for a light coating. -
Prep the Vegetables
Slice the red bell pepper, shiitake mushrooms, and red onion. Peel and finely chop the garlic. -
Cook the Chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and sauté until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 9 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. -
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sriracha. Set aside. -
Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the same skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes, until pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside with the chicken. -
Sauté the Vegetables
Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir-fry the red bell pepper, mushrooms, red onion, and garlic until softened and slightly browned, about 7-9 minutes. -
Combine Everything
Return the chicken and shrimp (plus any juices) to the skillet. Add the baby spinach in batches, stirring until just wilted. -
Add the Sauce
Whisk the sauce again and pour it into the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring until the spinach is fully wilted and everything is evenly coated. -
Serve
Serve hot over rice, noodles, or as is for a low-carb option!
Notes
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For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
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Don’t overcook the shrimp — they only need 2 minutes!
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Feel free to add extra vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or carrots.
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Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Reheat gently on the stovetop for best texture (microwaving can make shrimp rubbery).
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Add more sriracha if you love a spicy kick!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 220mg