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From Sylvia: “Absolutely delicious will make again”
From Cheryl: “We loved this recipe! Will be part of my regular rotation.”
From Lady Henny: “AMAZING!! Made this for my family and even my kids cleaned their plates! The instructions were perfect, almost to the T as far as cook times even! I will 100% be making this again! So glad I found your page!!”
From Adele: “This recipe is amazing!! I’ve used it so many times and it always comes out so tasty!! Highly recommend!!”
Recipe Overview
⏱️ Time to Taste: About 30 minutes
✨ Texture: Tender chicken with crisp-tender vegetables in a rich, savory sauce
🥣 Ease: Easy (A quick, one-skillet dinner made with simple ingredients)
🌾 Gluten-Free Ingredient: Gluten-Free Soy Sauce or Tamari
🍳 Equipment Needed: Large skillet or wok
🎉 Best For: Busy weeknights, meal prep, and family dinners
❤️ Why You’ll Love It: An easy, veggie-packed dinner with juicy chicken and the most flavorful homemade stir-fry sauce.
This chicken stir-fry is one of my very favorite meals to make on busy nights! My kids happily eat all the chicken and veggies, and the homemade gluten-free stir-fry sauce is out-of-this-world delicious.
We make this recipe often, along with this gluten-free chicken and rice and my homemade gluten-free teriyaki sauce. They’re all family favorites that we come back to again and again.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are a few notes on some of the key ingredients to make this gluten-free chicken stir-fry. Jump to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
- Chicken: I typically use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Chicken thighs also work great!
- Vegetables: My family loves the combination of broccoli, red pepper and carrots, but you can use any combination of vegetables you like!
- Garlic/ginger/green onions: These three ingredients add so much flavor! This combination is the secret to an authentic tasting stir-fry.
- Red pepper flakes: I only add ¼ for a little flavor. It doesn’t make the sauce spicy – just more flavorful. Add more red pepper flakes if you want a spicier sauce!
Note: This recipe calls for tamari. Tamari is gluten-free soy sauce. Many soy sauces are made with a soybean/wheat blend, but tamari is made of 100% soybeans.
How to Make Gluten-Free Chicken Stir-Fry
Here’s an overview of how to make this recipe. You can jump to the recipe for the full instructions!
Prepare the chicken: I start by preparing the sauce and setting it aside. Then I cut, season, and cook the chicken. Since the pieces are small, they cook quickly. I transfer the chicken to a plate until it’s time to add it back to the skillet.
Cook the vegetables: I cook the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they’re crisp-tender, then stir in the green onions, ginger, and garlic. They only need about a minute to soften and bring out all that delicious flavor.
Combine and simmer: I add the chicken back to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and let everything simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve with freshly cooked rice and you have one delicious meal!
Make-Ahead/Storage/Freezing Instructions
To Make Ahead: You can chop the vegetables, prepare the sauce, and cut the chicken up to 1 day in advance. I store everything separately in the fridge until it’s time to cook.
To Store: If you have any leftovers, they will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To Freeze: Let the stir-fry cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
What Does Gluten-Free Chicken Stir-Fry Taste Like?
This chicken stir-fry has all the flavors you love from your favorite takeout, with a savory homemade sauce that’s slightly sweet, garlicky, and packed with flavor. The sauce coats the tender chicken and vegetables, creating a flavorful dish with a perfect balance of savory, fresh, and slightly sweet flavors in every bite.
Can I Use Frozen Vegetables?
Yes, frozen vegetables can work in a pinch. For the best texture, I recommend thawing and draining them first so the stir-fry doesn’t become watery.
What Should I Serve with Chicken Stir-Fry?
This stir-fry is delicious served over any kind of rice: white, brown, jasmine, cauliflower, and more! The rice soaks up the extra sauce and makes it a complete meal.
More Gluten-Free Chicken Recipes
Gluten-Free Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tamari, gluten-free soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil, divided
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded or thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, white and green parts
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to the now empty skillet, followed by the broccoli, red pepper and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Add the green onions, ginger and garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken back to the pan. Pour in the stir-fry sauce and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened and heated through. Serve with hot cooked rice. Enjoy!
Notes
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This post was originally published in March 2021. It was updated with new photos and instructions in July 2026.
Made this tonight and it was very good, and quite simple. Will make again!
What is the serving size?
Hi Christian, the serving size should be around 2 cups. We hope you enjoy the stir-fry!
I made this for myself as an 18-year-old, and I found this relatively easy to make. No fancy skills are needed for the prep of this dish. It tastes as good as it looks/smells. Perfect quick and easy dish, and I am glad, I will have leftovers for lunch and dinner the following days.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment.
This sauce is a keeper. We added a good splash of mirin for our shrimp stir fry.
That sounds delicious! Glad you enjoyed it!
Definitely a keeper! My family of six enjoys it every time! Even tried swapping out the chicken with Shrimp, and it was still so yummy!!
Thanks for the recipe 🙂
I’m so glad you and your family like the recipe! Shrimp sounds delicious!
So delicious and approved by two picky toddlers!
I’m so glad you and your toddlers enjoyed it!
So good!!! I used rice noodles instead of rice and loved it. Very good flavor.
Rice noodles sounds like a delicious addition! I’ll have to try that next time myself. Thanks for the comment 🙂
Which oil can you replace sesame oil with as we are glutenfree with a sesame allergy here?
You can use any oil you like to cook with! Avocado or canola oil will work great.
I I didn’t know rice was gluten free
Delish! The best Stir Fry I’ve ever made! Used chicken thighs, cauli-rice and added mushrooms. Used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and monk fruit sweetener instead brown sugar.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
This was delious and so easy. Will be making it again.
Great! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
This looks delicious. Any thoughts on using liquid aminos instead of Tamari sauce? Thank you.
I think that would work great! I’ve had good success swapping that in myself. I hope you like it!
Love this simple stir fry recipe!! It’s so easy and even the kids like it!
Yum! So simple to make and a great way to shake up our normal dinner menu.
This is my favorite new fresh dinner! I love that I can throw it together in minutes and it only has a few ingredients. The leftovers the next day over salad were SO good!