12 Quick Chinese Stir-Fry Creations

Garlic Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry

This quick and delicious stir-fry pairs succulent shrimp with the aromatic flavors of garlic and ginger for a delightful dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Cooking method:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
3. Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
4. Add soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, stirring to coat the shrimp.
5. Toss in the green onions and serve immediately.

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry

This dish balances the tanginess of vinegar with the sweetness of sugar for a classic Chinese favorite.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Cooking method:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until browned.
2. Add bell pepper and onion, sautéing until soft.
3. Stir in pineapple, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.
4. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Enjoy tender slices of beef with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce that’s perfect for a quick dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Cooking method:

1. Toss beef with oyster sauce and cornstarch, marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry beef until just cooked, then remove.
3. Add broccoli and garlic to the pan, sautéing until tender.
4. Return beef to the pan, adding soy sauce.
5. Cook for another minute and serve.

Kung Pao Tofu

This vegetarian take on the classic Kung Pao features tofu with a spicy, tangy sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1/4 cup peanuts

Cooking method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, fry tofu until golden, then remove.
2. In the same pan, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili paste.
3. Return tofu to the pan, stir to coat in sauce.
4. Add peanuts and cook for another minute.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra peanuts if desired.

Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

A delightful dish with tender chicken and crunchy cashews in a savory sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

Cooking method:

1. Heat oil and stir-fry chicken until no longer pink.
2. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
3. Stir in cashews, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce.
4. Cook until well combined and heated through.
5. Serve immediately.

Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry

This spicy stir-fry combines bold flavors and heat for a dish that’s sure to please spice lovers.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken thigh, sliced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Cooking method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add Szechuan peppercorns, and cook until fragrant.
2. Stir in chicken and cook until browned.
3. Add bell pepper, soy sauce, chili paste, and sugar.
4. Stir-fry until everything is well coated and heated through.
5. Serve with steamed rice.

Black Bean Beef Stir-Fry

A flavorful stir-fry with tender beef and the rich taste of black bean sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound beef, sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons black bean sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Cooking method:

1. Marinate beef in black bean sauce for 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a skillet, add beef, and cook until browned.
3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, stir-frying until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir everything together until well mixed and sauce is heated through.
5. Serve hot.

Vegetable Lo Mein

This vegetarian stir-fry offers a colorful mix of vegetables and noodles in a savory sauce.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz lo mein noodles
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• 1 cup bell peppers, julienned
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Cooking method:

1. Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain.
2. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas until tender.
3. Add noodles, soy sauce, and sesame oil, tossing to combine.
4. Stir-fry until everything is heated through.
5. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry

This fresh and zesty stir-fry combines tender chicken with the bright flavors of lemon.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 bell pepper, sliced

Cooking method:

1. Heat oil in a skillet, add chicken, and stir-fry until cooked through.
2. Add lemon juice, zest, soy sauce, and honey, stirring to coat.
3. Toss in bell pepper and cook until tender.
4. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Hoisin Pork Stir-Fry

This stir-fry combines pork with the sweet and savory flavors of hoisin sauce for a quick and tasty dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 cup snow peas
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Cooking method:

1. Marinate pork in hoisin sauce for 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add pork, and cook until browned.
3. Add onion, snow peas, and garlic, stir-frying until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir to combine all ingredients and heat through.
5. Serve immediately over rice.