Quick Flavorful Weeknight Meal (Printable)

Vibrant dinner with bold flavors ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 red onion, sliced
05 - 2 cups broccoli florets
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & Seasonings

07 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
11 - 0.5 tsp chili flakes
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ To Serve

13 - 4 cups cooked steamed rice or quinoa
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or green onions

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 4–6 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
03 - Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chili flakes.
05 - Return the protein to the pan. Pour the sauce over everything and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for 4–5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are vibrant.
06 - Serve over steamed rice or quinoa. Garnish with cilantro or green onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns scattered ingredients into something that tastes intentional and thoughtful
  • The sauce comes together in seconds but makes everything taste restaurant quality
  • You can prep everything while the rice cooks, so dinner happens faster than deciding what to order
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken, work in batches if needed so the pieces actually brown instead of steam
  • Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes after adding it, this gives it time to coat everything and thicken slightly
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking, stir-fries happen too fast to be chopping midway through
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly and every bite has the same texture
  • Preheat your pan properly before adding oil, a hot pan creates better sear marks and prevents sticking

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