Stir frying is all about color, texture and flavor and is an simple, quick and easy way to whip up a delicious and healthy meal. Stir-fry recipes can be
made up of any number of ingredients, including meat, seafood, vegetables, legumes and pasta. While chicken stir-fry recipes probably rank among the most popular, pork stir-fry, beef stir-fry and shrimp stir-fry dishes follow very closely behind and are just as delicious! Stir-fry recipes can be made with virtually any type of meat or seafood, and always taste fresh and are packed with vibrant flavor.
Whether making a quick and easy stir-fry recipe with a few seasonings, or adding more flair with a stir-fry sauce, the end result is always fresh and delicious. You can also get creative when stir-frying. When it comes to vegetables, nature provides a rainbow of colors, and you can add most any of your favorite vegetables to your stir-fry pan or wok with many stir-fry recipes, giving them more color and personalized flavor.
Whether making a quick and easy stir-fry recipe with a few seasonings, or adding more flair with a stir-fry sauce, the end result is always fresh and delicious. You can also get creative when stir-frying. When it comes to vegetables, nature provides a rainbow of colors, and you can add most any of your favorite vegetables to your stir-fry pan or wok with many stir-fry recipes, giving them more color and personalized flavor.
Stir-Fry Recipes ▼
Beef and Broccoli is a very popular Chinese stir-fry dish, possibly because it has just the right amount of spice to appeal to both the tame and wild at heart. This stir-fry recipe starts with thin tender strips of lean steak and broccoli florets that are briefly soaked in a soy sauce and fresh garlic marinade. The steak is browned and the broccoli is stir-fried to tender-crisp, then a flavorful sauce is stirred into the beef and broccoli. Great over rice!
Cashew Chicken is fresh, light and healthy, and stir-fries in just minutes. The chicken is cooked until perfectly tender and the vegetables are stir-fried with some minced fresh ginger root until crisp-tender. The cashews are also quickly stir-fried, tenderizing them and giving them a toasty brown color. This colorful mixture is then quickly cooked with a mild Asian sauce that adds just the right amount of flavor to this healthy chicken stir-fry dish.
Chicken Curry Stir-Fry is light, healthy and delicious, and takes only 8-9 minutes to cook! This chicken stir-fry recipe is flavored with an Indian flair and features slices of chicken breast, red and green bell pepper, onions, and cashews. While the vegetables are sauteeing, the chicken is briefly marinated with a mixture of plain yogurt, curry paste (hot, medium or mild), minced ginger root, paprika, freshly squeezed lime juice and crushed garlic.
Chicken with Basil is a fresh stir-fry dish powerfully flavored with fresh basil, fresh mint leaves and diced green chiles. Sliced chicken breasts and onions are cooked until tender, then a mild and tangy sauce made with fresh basil and mint leaves, diced mild green chiles, soy sauce, vinegar and a hint of sugar are stirred in with the chicken and onions, producing a fresh and fabulous flavor combination. Fantastic alone or with rice!
Serving a variety of vibrant-colored vegetables can make getting your daily dose of vitamins and fiber a festive experience! Confetti Vegetable Stir-Fry features baby corn, snow peas, broccoli, small red potatoes, carrots, sweet red peppers and a combination of white, orange, green and purple cauliflower. These vibrant vegetables are stir-fried with a sauce made of cooking sherry, soy sauce, scallions, sesame oil, ginger and garlic.
This Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken whips up in less than 30 minutes, and will give you that fresh restaurant taste without the restaurant price! Bite-size tender chunks of chicken are coated with a light egg and cornstarch batter, then fried until crispy and golden. A wonderful sweet and sour sauce that takes just minutes to prepare is drizzled over the top, giving this chicken dish the perfect final touch and eye appeal.
Crispy Sweet and Spicy Shrimp is a Korean dish (also called Kan-Pung Saewoo), featuring shrimp that have been coated with a cornstarch and baking powder mixture and deep-fried until crispy, then briefly stir-fried in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce along with dried red chili peppers, sliced garlic, sliced green onions and hot green and red pepper rings. The end result is a wonderfully light and crispy appetizer or main dish.
Dwaeiji Bulgogi (also sometimes spelled Daeji Bulgogi) is a spicy Korean pork recipe featuring thin slices of pork shoulder that are marinated in a flavor-packed thick sauce made with Asian spices. The marinated pork is then briefly stir-fried until cooked yet still tender and served alone or over a bed of rice. Some Asian spices included in this dish are red pepper powder, soy sauce, sesame oil and mirin.
Here's a quick way to turn green beans into a delightful tangy vegetable side dish! This Garlic & Ginger Green Bean recipe features sliced green beans that are stir-fried with minced garlic and ginger, then cooked with a sauce made with soy sauce, dry sherry (or water), olive or other oil and a dash of sugar until the beans are crisp-tender. The beans are then topped with toasted sesame seeds, giving this dish added flavor and texture.
When it comes to quick and easy healthy chicken recipes, stir-fry recipes just can't be beat! This Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Apples recipe is as fresh and healthy as can be, made with a colorful blend of crisp-tender vegetables, slices of chicken breast and apples stir-fried with a tangy and delicious sauce flavored with applesauce, soy sauce, chicken broth (or water) and apple cider vinegar. Perfect served over rice!
Hot and Sour Chicken is a robust dish that will wake up your taste buds! This stir-fry recipe features bite-size chunks of chicken breast that are briefly marinated in a tangy sauce, then stir-fried with green bell pepper, sliced carrots, bamboo shoots, black beans, garlic and ginger. These ingredients come to life with the addition of a tangy sauce made with chicken broth, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
This healthy Korean Stir-Fry recipe features a colorful medley of colorful vegetables and thin slices of marinated pork or beef, stir-fried with a tangy sauce made with Asian ingredients, as well as a number of other ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. The sauce (a portion of which is also used for the marinade) has a delicious robust and tangy flavor, and is made by combining a wonderful blend of Asian flavors.
Pork and Potatoes features sliced pork (photo shows this dish with pork shoulder) and sliced potatoes.Thinly sliced pork pieces are stir-fried with garlic, then the potatoes and sauce are added and all ingredients are cooked until the potatoes are tender. Allspice, anise seeds, cinnamon, cloves and ground ginger are included in the sauce, giving this dish unexpected and uniquely delicious flavor!
Pork Normandy features a flavorful combination of thinly sliced browned pork loin or pork tenderloin, thinly sliced apples, raisins and chopped onions, and is then mixed with a mild yet flavorful sauce made with milk, seasoned flour and Dijon mustard. The hint of natural sweetness that comes from the apples, raisins and tenderized onions marries beautifully with the tanginess of the Dijon sauce, resulting in a delightful flavor and texture!
Rice Noodles with Pork and Peanut Sauce is a fun, quick and easy and very tasty pasta dish that all ages will enjoy! Bite-size chunks of tender and lean browned ground pork are tossed with rice noodles along with some thinly sliced onions and mustard greens, then blended with a very flavorful peanut sauce made with soy sauce, chicken broth, peanut butter, hoisin sauce and a small amount of sugar.
This Spicy Orange Chickenrecipe has vibrant flavor and a wonderful crispy texture. This Orange Chicken recipe uses a small amount of orange zest, which gives the Orange Sauce an authentic and distinct orange flavor. The sauce has a nice balance of tart and sweet, with the addition of ginger, garlic, green onions and crushed red chili peppers to give it an added "kick." You can use light or dark chicken with this recipe.
Crisp-tender, diagonally-sliced carrots taste delightful combined with thinly sliced onions in this simple Sweet and Sour Carrots recipe. In just a few minutes, you can prepare this bright and colorful vegetable side that will accompany most any meat dish. Carrot and onion slices are cooked until crisp-tender, then stir-fried with a sweet and tangy sauce made wtih chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, oil and cornstarch for thickening.
Ever thought of trying a sweet and sour dish with fish? If not, Sweet & Sour Halibut is the perfect place to start! Bite-size chunks of halibut are lightly coated with cornstarch, then fried until golden, light and crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside. The halibut is then stir-fried with green and red bell peppers, onion and tomato, adding vivid color and lively texture and flavor, then all is combined with the delicious sauce.
Twice-Cooked Pork features thin bite-size slices of twice-cooked lean pork, red and green bell peppers and green onion. Just before serving, these ingredients are stir-fried with garlic and ginger, then combined with a delicious peppery sauce consisting of hoison sauce, soy sauce, dried red chilies and a small amount of sugar. Twice-Cooked Pork derives its name from the fact that the pork is simmered in a seasoned broth, then stir-fried.
This Very Orange Chicken recipe derives its name from the fact that it has authentic and powerful orange flavor. Orange juice and generous amounts of orange and lemon zest give this stir-fry dish a fresh and powerful citrus flavor. The flavor elements are further enhanced by red pepper flakes, chopped green onions, rice vinegar, fresh ginger root, brown sugar and minced garlic. This dish is great alone or over rice.
