These Healthy & Easy Stir Fry Recipes are perfect for busy nights when you’re craving takeout or need to clear out your vegetable crisper!
The Secret to a Great-Tasting Stir Fry
Want your stir fries to taste just like the ones at your favourite restaurant? Use a wok instead of a traditional skillet or frying pan!
There's a reason why restaurant chefs use woks to make stir fries. They retain and equally distribute heat so everything cooks quickly and evenly. You can also fit more food in them which is perfect if you're making a large batch or meal prepping! You also don't need to use as much oil when you're cooking in a wok, so your homemade stir fry will be even healthier.
Healthy Stir Fry Recipes
Stir fry recipes are a great choice when you're trying eat healthy or need a quick weeknight meal. They're super easy to make – basically all you have to do is dump a bunch of veggies and protein into a frying pan or wok and go to town!
If you want to make a stir fry, you really just have to go with whatever ingredients you're craving or look at what you have on hand. With most stir fry recipes, you can make modifications or swap in certain ingredients for others, so they're great for using up leftovers!
How to make an easy stir fry
- Choose a protein. While I've included recipes for chicken, beef, shrimp and vegetarian stir fries, you can use pretty much any protein source you'd like! Even ground turkey makes a delicious stir fry.
- Prepare your ingredients beforehand. Since a stir fry cooks so quickly, you should have all your ingredients prepped ahead of time so you can throw them in as required. You can even slice, chop, or mince your vegetables and aromatics a few days before you go to cook (like I suggest in Dinner Prep Pro) to make weeknight dinners a breeze.
- Make a stir fry sauce. This doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. A lot of great stir fry sauces are made from pantry staples. I really like using this 2-ingredient sauce—it couldn't be easier!
- Add ingredients in the correct order. To prevent any burning, it's important to add ingredients based on how long it takes for them to cook because stir fries cook on a high heat.
- Thicken your stir fry sauce. If your recipe calls for it, you can thicken your sauce by making a cornstarch slurry. Simply whisk some water with cornstarch and pour it in just as everything's finished cooking.
Chicken Recipes
Got some chicken breasts in the freezer? Dice them up and all them to any of these delicious stir fries. Whether you're looking for a copycat chicken chow mein recipe or cheap and easy ramen stir fry, these recipes have you covered!
Chicken Stir Fry {Simple + Easy}
40 minutes
This easy chicken stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights or for meal prep lunches – and the sauce is made from pantry staples!
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Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1479mg | Potassium: 1019mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 3396IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg
Chicken Ramen Stir Fry {Easy 30-Minute Meal}
30 minutes
Ditch the salty seasoning packets that come with ramen and make this healthy and delicious chicken stir fry instead in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1899mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1109IU | Vitamin C: 140mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 4mg
30-Minute Sesame Chicken Rice Bowls
30 minutes
These 30-Minute Sesame Chicken Rice Bowls are a healthy substitute for takeout – they're perfect for meal prep or a quick and easy dinner!
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Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1130mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1322IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
The Easiest Yakisoba Noodles {Instant Pot + Stovetop}
35 minutes
These Easy Yakisoba Noodles can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop with fresh veggies and the yummiest garlic-chili sauce!
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Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6200IU | Vitamin C: 43.7mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Easy Chicken Chow Mein {Just Like Takeout!}
30 minutes
This Chicken Chow Mein tastes just like takeout, and comes together in one skillet in 30 minutes! The easy sauce is made with pantry staples.
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Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1772IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 3mg
Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles via Salt & Lavender
This chicken stir fry with rice noodles is easy, fresh, healthy, and totally delicious! It comes together fast, and you will love the sweet and savory sauce.
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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry Recipe via JoyFoodSunshine
This Cashew Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is an easy and delicious weeknight meal! It’s loaded with protein, vegetables and is even better than takeout!
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Spicy Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry via Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade
Spicy Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry is a delicious way to eat healthy. The bold marinade does double duty when it’s cooked and added to the stir-fry
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Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry with Thai Peanut Lime Sauce via The Endless Meal
This delicious Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry is made with spiralized sweet potatoes smothered in a creamy Thai-style peanut lime sauce. You will LOVE it!
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Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry via The Adventure Bite
This Easy Chicken Stir Fry is the perfect easy weeknight dinner! Our easy homemade teriyaki sauce tastes just like take out!
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Beef Recipes
These beef stir fry recipes are great if you want something different! They're packed with flavour and are easy to make, too.
The Easiest Beef Stir Fry {2-Ingredient Sauce!}
40 minutes
This is the EASIEST Beef Stir Fry recipe with a 2-ingredient stir fry sauce. You likely already have all the ingredients in your pantry!
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Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 1119mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4735IU | Vitamin C: 180.3mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 3.5mg
Bibimbap Inspired Beef Stir Fry
40 minutes
This beef stir fry, inspired by Korean Bibimbap, is a mixture of sesame fried vegetables, beef, kimchi, rice and a fried egg.
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Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1006mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2971IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg
30-Minute Ginger Beef Sweet Potato Noodles
40 minutes
These 30-Minute Ginger Beef Sweet Potato Noodles are so delicious! Use spiralized sweet potato noodles for an easy low carb meal.
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Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6549IU | Vitamin C: 178mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 3mg
Perfect Hibachi Steak
50 minutes
This Hibachi Steak is just like the kind you get at Benihana – it's a delicious Japanese-inspired dish served with fried rice and sautéed vegetables.
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Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 2038mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3023IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg
Faux Dan Dan Noodles {Takeout-Inspired}
40 minutes
These Faux Dan Dan Noodles are inspired by the spicy stir fry dish and are a great weeknight dinner with ground beef, chili oil and bok choy.
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Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg
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Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp's speedy cooking makes it a perfect pairing for a stir fry. These dinners come together in no time and taste amazing!
Easiest 30-Minute Kung Pao Shrimp {Meal Prep Friendly}
30 minutes
Kung Pao Shrimp is a quick and easy stir fry with a slightly spicy sauce, crisp veggies and peanuts served overtop of jasmine rice.
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Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 288mg | Sodium: 1798mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1180IU | Vitamin C: 57.5mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 4.1mg
Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry {Quick + Easy}
30 minutes
This Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry is the easiest dinner! It takes just 30 minutes to cook and the sauce is made with pantry staples, too.
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Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3897IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg
Applebee's Shrimp Wonton Stir Fry
30 minutes
This Shrimp Wonton Stir Fry is an Applebee's copycat tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over rice and topped with wonton strips.
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Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 291mg | Sodium: 1858mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3442IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 5mg
Bang Bang Shrimp Noodle Bowls
40 minutes
These Bang Bang Shrimp Noodle Bowls are inspired by the flavours in bibimbap – they're topped with a fried egg to boot!
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Calories: 683kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 389mg | Sodium: 1791mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2367IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 8mg
Sweet Chili Shrimp Stir Fry via Sweet Peas and Saffron
This sweet chili shrimp stir fry has a four ingredient sauce and comes together in under 30 minutes! With a deliciously sticky sauce.
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Pad Thai Zoodles {Zucchini Noodles} via Life Made Sweeter
The perfect easy 30 minute one pan stir-fry meal. Best of all, it’s full of all the authentic flavors of the popular restaurant favorite.
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Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes
You can make a fantastic stir fry with plant-based proteins! Try these vegetarian and vegan recipes that are jam-packed with tasty veggies, tofu, or tempeh.
Ginger Sesame Tofu Stir Fry
40 minutes
This Ginger Sesame Tofu Stir Fry is coated in a deliciously sticky sauce – plus, I'll show you the secret to getting that perfect crispy tofu!
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Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 847mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1181IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
Vegan Teriyaki Stir Fry via Sweet Peas and Saffron
Vegan teriyaki stir fry is a delicious 30 minute plant-based dinner. Veggies and edamame are cooked up in a sticky teriyaki sauce.
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Veggie Peanut Satay Noodles via Cupful of Kale
Make these flavourful vegan veggie peanut satay noodles for a super tasty, quick and easy weeknight meal. Add your favourite veggies and vegan protein!
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Thai Stir Fry via Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
This Thai Stir Fry recipe is healthy and delicious, packed with yummy vegetables and flavored deliciously with red curry paste. It is super tasty, making it the perfect Whole Food Plant Based dinner. No sugar, no oil, WFPB compliant ingredients, and gluten free!
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Sesame Ginger Carrot Noodle Stir Fry with Crispy Tofu via The Endless Meal
This Sesame Ginger Carrot Noodle Stir Fry w/ Bok Choy and Crispy Tofu is an easy to make, healthy, and super delicious vegan and gluten-free dinner recipe.
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Tofu Green Bean Stir Fry via VNutrition
This Tofu Green Bean Stir Fry is easy to make, healthy, and delicious. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and doesn’t contain MSG. Have the takeout without the guilt!
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Vegan 30-Minute Tempeh Stir Fry via The Kitchen of Danielle
This 30 minute tempeh stir fry is vegan, gluten free friendly, and extremely easy to make! It’s filled with protein, flavor, and is the perfect quick meal.
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Quinoa Fried Rice with Grilled Pineapple via Pepper Delight
Healthy n Nutritious Quinoa Fried Rice loaded with Veggies and Grilled Pineapple… A Perfect Rice substitute, Tastes way better than your regular Takeouts…!!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a stir fry?
A stir fry is a simple dish consisting of protein and veggies that are fried and tossed together in a pan with some kind of sauce. It’s typically served with some sort of starch like rice or noodles.
Are these recipes healthy?
All these recipes are super healthy. They’re made with fresh veggies and protein. Plus, they all use homemade sauces that are free of preservatives, so they’re a lot healthier than your typical takeout stir fry.
What can you serve with stir fry?
You can serve your stir fry with brown or white rice, cauliflower rice, noodles or quinoa. If you want a low-carb meal, you can just eat the stir fry on its own.
Meal Prep Tools
- If you want to make the best tasting stir fries, pick up a wok!
- Grab some glass meal prep bowls to pack up your weekly lunches.
- A rice cooker is invaluable for saving time, and it cooks other grains, too!
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- Freeze and refrigerate leftovers in round glass microwave-safe bowls with lids.
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