23 Best Stir Fry Recipes

Welcome to our collection of the best stir fry recipes from around the world! Stir frying is a popular and easy cooking technique that allows for a variety of flavorful combinations with proteins, vegetables, and sauces. In this post, we have compiled a list of mouthwatering stir fry recipes that are sure to become your new favorites.

From the hot and spicy Kung Pao Chicken to the savory and sweet Teriyaki Chicken, chicken stir fry we have a wide range of dishes to choose from. If you're a fan of Chinese cuisine, you'll love the Szechuan Chicken, General Tso's Chicken, and Chicken Manchurian. Or, if you prefer something a bit more tropical, try the Pad Thai or Dragon Chicken.

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For those looking for vegetarian options, our veggie stir-fry is a delicious and healthy choice. And no stir fry meal is complete without a side of rice, so we've included recipes for Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, and Schezwan Fried Rice. Plus, we've included a recipe for a homemade stir fry sauce to add flavor and depth to any of these dishes.

Whether you're an experienced stir fry chef or a novice looking for easy stir fry recipes, we've got you covered. These dishes are simple to make and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. So grab your wok and get ready to stir fry your way to a delicious and satisfying meal!

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Vegetable Stir Fry

Vegetable Stir Fry is a sweet, mildly spicy, and healthy Chinese dish. It is usually made with fresh veggies, stir fry sauce, and basic aromatics. This homemade Vegetable Stir Fry is one of the best and easy-to-make vegan stir fry dishes and can be served as a side dish with rice, noodles or fried rice for lunch and dinner. And the best part is it comes together in under 30 minutes.

General Tso's Tofu

General Tso's Tofu is a sweet, sour, and spicy Chinese dish. It is an adapted version of classic General Tso's Chicken in which the fried tofu is stir-fried in a delicious General Tso Sauce. This General Tso's Tofu is a perfect vegan-friendly side dish when you are looking for a meatless meal and tastes great over rice or noodles for lunch and dinner.

Chicken Stir Fry

Chicken Stir Fry is a sweet, savory, and protein-packed Asian dish. It is usually made with chicken, vegetables, and flavor-loaded stir fry sauce. This easy homemade Chicken Stir Fry is one of the best quick-to-make stir fry dishes that taste great for lunch and dinner with rice, brown rice, or noodles. And the bonus is you can enjoy a healthy protein-packed meal in under 30 minutes.

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is a hot, and spicy classical Chinese dish that has its origin from Szechuan Cuisine. It is usually made with chicken breast, Sichuan peppercorns, veggies, peanuts, and a flavor bursting Kung Pao Sauce. This Kung Pao Chicken is one of the best stir-fry dishes that delivers authentic taste and flavor. And it tastes great over rice, noodles, or similar dishes for lunch and dinner.

Chilli Chicken

Chilli Chicken is a crispy, spicy, and mildly sweet Indo-Chinese dish that has been adapted from Chinese Hakka Heritage. It is usually made with boneless chicken breast or thighs, basic Chinese sauces, and a few other aromatics. This Chinese Chilli Chicken is one of the best stir-fry dishes and is usually served as a starter or appetizer for lunch and dinner. And the best part is it tastes great as a side dish for fried rice, noodles, or soups.

Chilli Paneer

Chilli Paneer is a sweet, sour, and spicy Indo-Chinese dish from the Chinese Hakka Heritage. It is the vegetarian version of the popular Chilli Chicken and is usually made with paneer, bell peppers, Chinese sauces, and aromatics. This restaurant-style Chilli Paneer is one of the best appetizer dishes that also tastes great with fried rice, noodles, and other sides of your choice for lunch and dinner. And the best part is it comes under in 30 minutes.

Szechuan Shrimp

Szechuan Shrimp is a hot, spicy, and authentic seafood dish from Szechuan cuisine and it is packed with bold and complex flavors. It is prepared with shrimp, dry red chilies, Szechuan sauce or peppercorns, and other fresh ingredients. This Szechuan Shrimp cooking process is similar to Szechuan chicken but with a bold seafood flavor. And it is usually served as a side with rice, Szechuan fried rice, noodles for lunch or dinner.

Kung Pao Shrimp

Kung Pao Shrimp is a sweet, spicy, and authentic Chinese dish that has its origin from Szechuan Cuisine. It is a modified version of classical Kung Pao Chicken in which the fried shrimp is tossed in silky smooth Kung Pao Sauce. This homemade Kung Pao Shrimp is a flavor-packed seafood dish that tastes great over rice or noodles and can be served for lunch and dinner.

Prawns Fry (Indian Shrimp Fry)

Prawns fry or Indian Shrimp fry is an easy and flavor-packed Indian seafood side dish. It is prepared with fresh prawns, basic Indian masala, spices, and herbs. This dry roasted prawns fry is a simple and easy dish and tastes best with rice, or as a simple starter for most non-veg meals.

Fish Stir Fry

Fish stir fry is a combination of Kerala Meen Pollichathu and a regular Street Style Fish Fry which delivers a delicious flavor and aroma. It tastes great with rice or any other main dishes alike.

Pad Thai

Pad Thai is an authentic Thai stir fry noodles dish filled with sweet and savory flavor. It is typically made with rice noodles, chicken, egg, shrimp, and tofu that are tossed in a unique Pad Thai sauce. This Pad Thai is an absolute treat to enjoy for lunch or dinner and tastes similar to your favorite restaurant take-outs.

Szechuan Chicken (Schezwan Chicken)

Szechuan Chicken also called Schezwan Chicken is a classical Chinese dish from Sichuan province. It is prepared with boneless chicken, seasoning ingredients, and special Sichuan Peppers. This Szechuan Chicken is a tongue-tickling spicy dish that tastes great with fried rice, noodles, or as a starter.

Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken is a sweet, savory, and juicy flavor-bursting Japanese dish. It is usually made with chicken, soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, and other aromatics. The chicken is usually fried, broiled, or grilled using a sticky and glowing Teriyaki Sauce which makes this dish unique and flavorful. This Homemade Chicken Teriyaki is one of the best and easy-to-make stir-fry dishes that makes a perfect meal for your lunch and dinner. And it tastes great with white rice, brown rice, or jasmine rice, similar to our Teriyaki Salmon.

General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's Chicken is a sweet, savory, and crispy classic Chinese dish. It is usually prepared with boneless fried chicken that is tossed in a special General Tso's Sauce. This General Tso's Chicken is one of the best stir-fry dishes that taste great with rice, fried rice, or noodles for lunch and dinner.

Dragon Chicken

Dragon chicken is a delicious and popular restaurant-style Indo-Chinese starter or side dish. It is prepared with boneless chicken pieces that are stir-fried along with sauces and other ingredients. It is a sweet and fiery hot spicy dish that is usually served with fried rice, sticky rice, noodles, fried rice, or soup.

Chicken Manchurian

Chicken Manchurian is a tasty Indo-Chinese side dish in which the fried chicken is stir fried with Indian and Chinese seasonings. This Chicken Manchurian can be a perfect side dish or starter for Chicken, egg, veg and seafood noodles or fried rice dishes.

Spicy Garlic Chili Chicken Dry

Chili chicken is juicy, succulent and the flavor released from the caramelized onion, garlic, and cumin seeds make this dish special and appetizing. This chicken can be served with plain rice/fried rice or as a starter.

Fried Rice

Fried Rice is a fluffy, crisp, and traditional Chinese rice dish that has its origin in Sui Dynasty. It is usually made with cooked cold rice or leftover rice that is stir-fried in a high-heat wok with veggies, eggs, and basic aromatics and seasonings. This homemade Chinese Fried Rice is one of the easy and best rice dishes that taste great with stir fry dishes, and starters for lunch and dinner. The best part is, it is easily customizable, and it takes only under 30 minutes to make the entire dish.

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice is a classic Chinese dish that combines ease, speed, and bold flavors in one delicious package. It is typically made with boneless chicken, aromatic vegetables, rice, and basic seasonings. This homemade Chicken Fried Rice recipe is one of the best stir-fry dishes to try and can be ready in under 30 minutes. With just a few simple ingredients and a few short steps, you can enjoy a comforting lunch or dinner.

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Nasi Goreng is a sweet, savory, and spicy Indonesian fried rice dish. It is typically made with cooked rice, chicken, aromatics, Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce), and shrimp paste. This popular Indonesian dish is one of the simplest and best stir-fried recipes and is often served with a fried egg, fried onions, and fresh veggies as toppings, making it a filling one-pot meal for both lunch and dinner.

Schezwan Fried Rice

Schezwan fried rice is a flavorful one pan Indo-Chinese rice meal that is made of basmati rice, veggies, eggs, and chicken. This recipe uses Szechuan sauce and soy sauce which is unique from regular fried rice recipes. It can be served for lunch and dinner.

Egg Fried Rice

Egg fried rice is a quick and flavour filled indo-chinese dish which can be prepared under 20 minutes. This recipe was prepared with basmati rice, veggies, eggs, sauce, and Indian masala. This tasty fried rice can be best served for lunch and dinner.

Stir Fry Sauce

Stir Fry Sauce is a sweet, savory, and moderately spicy Asian sauce. It is usually made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, chicken or veg stock, and basic aromatics. This Homemade Stir Fry Sauce is one of the easy and best sauces that can be used to make quick stir-fry dishes such as vegetable stir fry, chicken stir fry, and similar chicken, shrimp, fish, tofu dishes and red meats.

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