Dijon Chicken Stir-Fry
A flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken, vibrant peppers, and a tangy Dijon sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Versatile and satisfying.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pound chicken breast to flatten.
- Cut chicken into strips.
- Mix mustard, cornstarch, and chicken broth together and set aside.
- Heat wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add vegetable oil.
- Add chicken, green pepper strips, and chopped onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add white wine and bring to a simmer.
- Add crushed tomatoes, water, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook for 1 minute.
- Turn heat back to high.
- Add mustard mixture, stirring until slightly thickened and chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve over hot rice.
Tips & Substitutions
For a unique twist, try adding vegetables like snap peas or carrots for extra crunch and color. If you don't have dry white wine, chicken broth or apple cider vinegar can be good substitutes. To make it gluten-free, ensure your Dijon mustard and cornstarch are certified gluten-free. This dish can also be made with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this Dijon Chicken Stir-Fry over hot rice to soak up the delicious sauce. It pairs beautifully with steamed broccoli or a fresh salad for a balanced meal. For a complete dinner experience, consider serving it alongside a light appetizer like Snow Peas With Water Chestnuts.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water or chicken broth to prevent drying out. You can also microwave it in short intervals, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Dijon Chicken Stir-Fry contains roughly 225 calories, with 3g protein, 33g carbohydrates, and 9g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin A (73% of the Daily Value) and vitamin C (59% of the Daily Value), and a good source of dietary fiber. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 965mg per serving (42% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?
For a unique twist, try adding vegetables like snap peas or carrots for extra crunch and color. If you don't have dry white wine, chicken broth or apple cider vinegar can be good substitutes. To make it gluten-free, ensure your Dijon mustard and cornstarch are certified gluten-free. This dish can also be made with tofu for a vegetarian option.
What can I substitute for crushed tomatoes?
For a unique twist, try adding vegetables like snap peas or carrots for extra crunch and color. If you don't have dry white wine, chicken broth or apple cider vinegar can be good substitutes. To make it gluten-free, ensure your Dijon mustard and cornstarch are certified gluten-free. This dish can also be made with tofu for a vegetarian option.
How can I make this dish spicier?
For a unique twist, try adding vegetables like snap peas or carrots for extra crunch and color. If you don't have dry white wine, chicken broth or apple cider vinegar can be good substitutes. To make it gluten-free, ensure your Dijon mustard and cornstarch are certified gluten-free. This dish can also be made with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).