Stir Fry Recipes

Stir-fry recipes are the perfect option when your craving something satisfying with a lot of flavor but little time. These quick meals feature a mix of proteins, veggies, noodles, and even low carb dinners that cook in just one pan.

To make your weeknight cooking even easier, make a big batch of homemade stir fry sauce or try my Chinese takeout recipes and Panda Express recipes. These ideas bring restaurant-style meals to your kitchen without the hassle of going out to eat.

1. Frozen Vegetable Stir-Fry

I love this frozen veggie stir fry because there's no slicing, dicing, or prep. It's an easy vegetarian dish that works as a side, over rice, or with noodles for a complete meal.

2. SweetFire Chicken

This Panda Express copycat features tender chicken tossed in a perfectly balanced Thai sweet chili sauce with just the right amount of heat. The sauce clings to every piece of chicken, giving you bold, crave-worthy flavor in every bite.

3. Ground Beef Stir-Fry

A ground beef stir fry is one of my easiest dinners to throw together, and the whole family always loves it. The beef, veggies, and savory sauce come together in one pan for a satisfying meal in minutes.

4. Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles)

Yaki udon is a classic Japanese stir fry with thick, chewy udon noodles and vegetables tossed in a savory sauce. It's ready in 15 minutes, making it an easy dinner you can turn to anytime.

5. Tofu Stir Fry

This tofu stir fry is a quick 20-minute meal with golden crispy tofu and tender vegetables in a savory sauce. It's one of my favorite vegetarian dinners to serve over rice or noodles.

6. Black Pepper Chicken

My Panda Express black pepper chicken copycat tastes just like the takeout favorite with tender chicken, celery, and onions in a bold pepper sauce. It's one of my family's favorite Panda Express recipes, and we've tried a lot of them.

7. Sweet and Sour Chicken

Another classic restaurant favorite you can make at home. It's sweet, it's sour, and it is delicious!

With the pineapple, garlic, onion, and some homemade sweet and sour sauce, you can understand how it's as incredible as it is. If you'd prefer a different protein, try my sweet and sour pork or sweet and sour prawns.

8. Steak Stir Fry

This steak stir fry is loaded with tender strips of beef and fresh vegetables tossed in a rich, savory sauce. It's a quick weeknight dinner that's ready in 30 minutes and always a hit with the whole family.

9. String Bean Chicken

This copycat string bean chicken breast is made with tender marinated chicken, crisp green beans, and onions tossed in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. It's a lighter Panda Express favorite you can easily make at home for a quick weeknight meal.

10. General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's chicken features crispy wok-fried chicken coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce that always hits the spot. It's fast, flavorful, and better than takeout when served with rice and veggies.

11. Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

This teriyaki chicken stir fry combines juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, and my homemade teriyaki sauce for an easy dinner in 30 minutes. For even more flavor, try marinating the chicken in my teriyaki chicken marinade before cooking.

See what to serve with teriyaki chicken for more easy side dish ideas.

12. Vegetable Lo Mein

These saucy lo mein noodles are stir-fried with fresh vegetables and tossed in a savory sauce for a satisfying meal. Keep it vegetarian or add your favorite protein to make a hearty chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp lo mein.

13. Kung Pao Shrimp Stir-Fry

This dish is on virtually every single Chinese restaurant's menu. The hoisin sauce, dry sherry, and brown sugar lend to this kung pao shrimp stir-fry's signature flavor.

14. Mushroom Chicken

This copycat mushroom chicken is made with juicy chicken breast, zucchini, and mushrooms stir-fried in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. It's light, satisfying, and a spot-on version of the Panda Express classic you can make right at home.

15. Prime Rib Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

This recipe is another classic that we made even better by using prime rib! Perfect for using up leftovers, prime rib Mongolian beef stir-fry is fully of savory Mongolian beef sauce that really sets it apart from the rest of this list.

Debatably, the best thing about this Mongolian beef stir-fry is that you can make it in 15 minutes or less.

16. Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple chicken is a sweet and savory stir fry with juicy chicken thighs, tender vegetables, and chunks of pineapple. It's a 30-minute tropical-inspired dinner that tastes even better than takeout.

17. Chicken with Garlic Sauce

My fast and delicious chicken with garlic sauce is a tasty combination of tender pieces of wok-fried chicken breast and crisp carrots, broccoli, and green onions with rich garlic sauce. All of the ingredients combine to make an amazingly flavorful stir-fry that everyone will love!

18. Shrimp with Garlic Sauce

In 20 minutes flat you can whip up some flavorful shrimp with garlic sauce. Though it shares the same name as the chicken stir-fry above, it includes a completely different slew of veggies to love.

Eat it as-is for a delicious low-carb meal, or serve it over rice or pasta to make it more hearty.

19. Beef with Garlic Sauce

Beef with garlic sauce is made with tender strips of beef, mushrooms, and vegetables coated in a savory garlic sauce. It's ready in just 20 minutes for a satisfying dinner any night of the week.

20. Hunan Beef

Hunan beef involves thinly slice steak that is stir fried with an array of veggies in none other than savory Hunan sauce.

This recipe is wonderful because it tastes delicious with most vegetables, so you can always substitute things you have on hand.

21. Hunan Shrimp

Hunan shrimp is a light and healthy stir fry made with juicy shrimp, vegetables, and a zesty Hunan sauce. This quick 20-minute dinner is perfect with rice for an easy weeknight meal.

22. Hunan Chicken

Hunan chicken is a stir-fry with just enough kick. It's not overpowering, but you know it's there. Pair some lightly coated and fried chicken with colorful sauteed veggies and you have a dinner to remember.

23. Kung Pao Chicken

This Panda Express copycat earned its spot on this list. Marinated chicken that is stir-fried with zucchini, bell pepper, and an amazing ginger and garlic sauce. Peanuts are tossed in after cooking for a crunch you can't resist.

24. Moo Shu Pork

Moo shu pork is a savory stir fry with strips of pork, tender vegetables, and a rich sauce. Serve it with the easy homemade moo shu pancakes to enjoy this Chinese favorite the traditional way.

25. Firecracker Chicken

This firecracker chicken breast is a Panda Express copycat made with tender chicken, bell peppers, and a bold chili-garlic sauce. It's a spicy 30-minute dinner that tastes even better over rice or noodles.

💭 Easy Tips for a Delicious Stir Fry Every Time

• Prep everything first. Stir fry cooks fast, so have all your veggies, protein, and sauce ready to go before heating the pan.
• Use high heat. A hot wok or skillet helps sear ingredients quickly while keeping veggies crisp and tender.
• Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed so everything gets that perfect caramelization instead of steaming.
• Cut ingredients evenly. Uniform pieces ensure everything cooks at the same speed.
• Add ingredients in stages. Start with protein, then add firmer veggies, finishing with delicate ones and sauce at the end.
• Play around with different veggies. Baby corn, asparagus, carrots, shallots, green onions, water chestnuts, bell peppers, green beans, bean sprouts, the sky is the limit. Feel free to switch out the vegetables in these stir-fries to what you thing will taste good and what you have on hand.

I'd love to hear which stir fry recipe you're trying first or if you have a favorite takeout-style dish you like to make at home. Leave a comment below and let me know how your stir fry turned out!

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