Our 25 Best Stir-Fry Recipes

Szechwan Shrimp

Our most popular stir-fry recipe is a classic Chinese restaurant dish you can make at home in just 20 minutes."You have to give anything this fast, healthy and so full of flavor a 5. Note this isn't a recipe for small children or others with a tongue that can't handle the heat," says one reviewer. "I'd cut back on the red pepper quite a bit if you want to achieve that."

Kung Pao Chicken

"Spicy chicken with peanuts, similar to what is served in Chinese restaurants," says recipe creator Arlena. "It's easy to make and you can be as sloppy with the measurements as you want. They reduce to a nice, thick sauce. Substitute cashews for peanuts, or bamboo shoots for the water chestnuts."

Asian Beef with Snow Peas

Steak and snow peas are tossed in a flavorful ginger sauce. "I have to admit, this was great and I was surprised at how light and flavorful the sauce was," says reviewer Shadowlady. "I also doubled the sauce and it works well over rice or noodles."

Chicken Stir-Fry

"A quick and easy dish to prepare, this chicken stir-fry is packed with veggies," says recipe creator Katie Sechrist. "Try adding bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, snap peas, or any of your favorite vegetables. Serve it with white rice, brown rice, or noodles."

Restaurant Style Beef and Broccoli

Get take-out without ever having to go out. Reviewer Harriet Green says, "This is a good recipe and pretty standard for Chinese home cooking and is always welcome as comfort food; the ingredients are always handy."

Sweet and Sour Pork III

"I have shied away from attempting Asian food at home because it never tastes like the restaurant quality, but this was different," says one reviewer "This was so delicious and hard to believe it came from my kitchen and wasn't from a Chinese restaurant."

Crispy Orange Beef

"The fragrance of the orange zest and ginger was incredible," says reviewer SHORECOOK. "The beef was crispy and tender — this recipe is a definite keeper."

Sesame Beef

"Strips of round steak and chopped scallions are marinated with soy sauce and garlic, then quickly stir fried with sesame seeds," says recipe creator LMEC623. "Add a little sesame oil to the marinade if you like that flavor. Serve with rice."

Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

"Fast to fix and a family favorite," says reviewer slade88green. Green onions and steak are tossed in a soy and ginger sauce.

Chinese Pepper Steak

"This smelled so good while it was cooking and it isn't loaded down with oil (which I appreciate)," says reviewer Holiday Baker.

Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry

This versatile vegetable stir-fry can be easily customized to fit any taste. "A great, simple recipe. To make it easier, I used ginger paste and minced garlic from a jar, and frozen vegetables," says reviewer SHAHZADI.

Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Reviewer TTV78 says, "There is nothing like a good kick of ground black pepper in a good old stir-fry, so this really hit the spot for us!"Serve this cabbage stir-fry with steamed rice and egg drop soup.

Broccoli and Chicken Stir-Fry

"The technique described to thicken the sauce was perfect," says reviewer Pam Araki. "This was so easy and perfect." Chicken, onions, and broccoli florets are tossed in a thick sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger.

Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

This one's for the garlic lovers. Reviewer Terri says, "I like that the cabbage was al dente and lent a slight crunch to the meal. My 16-year-old son and husband at the entire batch in one sitting."

Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry with Chicken and Broccoli

 This simple stir-fry will become a part of your regular dinner rotation. "I marinated the chicken in a soy sauce, honey, and garlic mixture overnight," says reviewer Beth. "Really made the chicken tasty and stayed moist."

Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry

"I've made this so many times, you can use just about any veggies you have on hand. Water chestnuts are very good in it...The broth with cornstarch and teriyaki make this dish," says reviewer Sherri.

Chef John's Caramel Chicken

"This stunning dish is an amazing combination of sweet, spicy, and salty flavors all sticking to succulent pieces of chicken," says Chef John.

Thai Red Chicken Curry

"This is a quick and easy curry stir-fry made with chicken, zucchini, red bell pepper and carrot. Coconut milk and curry paste make an irresistible sauce," says recipe creator THEKNACKEREDCHEF. "No need to go out to eat, as this dish is ready in about 20 minutes!"

Sesame Chicken

"Followed the recipe exactly and the family can't get enough of it! Better than a restaurant," says reviewer Leonda58. "Will likely slice the chicken thinner next time to work on getting the chicken a bit crispier."

Orange Chicken Stir Fry

"Chicken breast meat stir fried with orange juice and zest, soy sauce, garlic and brown sugar, topped with bean sprouts and served over crispy chow mein noodles," says recipe creator Kelly Dale-Carpenter. "A healthy, zesty stir fry treat guaranteed to excite the most finicky eaters!"

Sweet and Spicy Pork and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with Spicy Noodles

Turn up the heat with this pork stir fry and get scrumptious results every time. Sweet garlicky flavor and a brightly colored vegetable medley make this dish irresistible.

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry

Sharp scallions, sesame oil, teriyaki marinade, and chicken breast combine for a winning weeknight meal. "This was great, raves one Allrecipes user. "Super delicious, easy, and healthy. I added some bamboo shoots but otherwise made the recipe as written. Thanks!"

Healthier Kung Pao Chicken

This lighter take on a Chinese restaurant favorite is guaranteed to wow everyone at the table, Fresh ginger and red chiles add a mouthwatering zest, while fiber-rich brown rice is deliciously hearty with every bite.

Egg Roll in a Bowl

"This was a quick, easy meal that had a nice mellow taste," says home cook Donna. "I used a package of coleslaw mix instead of shredding a head of cabbage. The rest of the recipe I followed exactly. I definitely will make this again."

Lime-Curry Tofu Stir-Fry

Red curry paste, coconut milk, and lime juice act as the base for this boldly flavored curry stir fry. Tender bell peppers and fresh basil add a hint of sweetness that sets this unique dish apart.

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