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For a quick weeknight dinner, there are few tastier or more appealing options than a stir-fry. Even better, everything comes together in one skillet or wok, so cleanup is a breeze. We whittled down our hundreds of stir-fry recipes to find the best of the best for you. Read on to discover the 20 that rose to the top.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“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.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“The fragrance of the orange zest and ginger was incredible,” says reviewer SHORECOOK. “The beef was crispy and tender\u2014this recipe is a definite keeper.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“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.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“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.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“Fast to fix and a family favorite,” says reviewer slade88green. Green onions and steak are tossed in a soy and ginger sauce.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“This smelled so good while it was cooking and it isn’t loaded down with oil (which I appreciate),” says reviewer Holiday Baker.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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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.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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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.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“A quick and easy dish to prepare, this chicken stir-fry is packed with veggies,”\u00a0says 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.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“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.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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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.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Get takeout 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.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“Easy and delicious. Lots of opportunity for personalization in the future,” says reviewer Liesl Lux Forbes. “Most ingredients are already in the kitchen, a BIG plus.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“This stunning dish is an amazing combination of sweet, spicy, and salty flavors all sticking to succulent pieces of chicken,” says Chef John.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“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!”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“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!”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“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.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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