By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On March 2, 2023

This gluten-free stir fry tastes like your local Asian takeout, but it's quick to make at home, customizable, and much better. Packed with veggies and a sticky sweet stir-fry sauce, your family will ask to add this to the weekly meal rotation. Not only is it gluten-free, but it is dairy free too. 

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Gluten-Free Stir Fry Recipe

Gluten-free stir fry is always such a hit. It works so well when cooking for a crowd, and I will be surprised if you have any leftovers.

I like that you can customize this recipe to your liking. We like changing the veggies as this is on our weekly meal rotation. You can also change the protein from chicken to beef, shrimp, really anything.

And if you have a busy household, I have shortcuts if you need more time. For example, you can use rotisserie chicken, make sure it is gluten-free and get sliced vegetables of your choice. 

Why You’re Going to Love This Gluten-Free Stir Fry

Kids love it - Yes, even the fussiest eaters seem to devour this gluten-free stir fry. It comes down to the sweet sticky sauce. 

Add your favorite veggies - This recipe is so good for adding your family's favorite veggies. It is as though this recipe magically transforms them! Of course, this makes for a good fridge cleanout too with all the leftover veggies.

Quick weeknight recipe - This is a quick weeknight recipe, which is easy to make. 

Ingredients in Gluten-Free Stir Fry

Stir Fry

Chicken - 1 lb. Chicken Thighs, cubed. You can also use chicken breasts or tenderloins.

Vegetables - carrots, broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and green onions

Ginger - 1 tsp ginger, minced

Garlic - 1 tbsp garlic, minced

Stir Fry Sauce

Broth - ½ Cup Chicken Broth

Gluten-Free Soya Sauce - I used gluten-free Soya Sauce. You can also use tamari sauce.

Vinegar - 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar

Oil - ½ tbsp Sesame oil

Spices and seasoning - garlic, black pepper, and ginger

Cornstarch - 1 tbsp Cornstarch + more if it needs thickening

Sesame seeds - 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment Needed for This Gluten-Free Stir Fry

Mixing bowls - These Pyrex mixing bowls work well when cooking in the kitchen.

Skillet - I like to use a non-stick skillet. 

If you have any questions about making gluten-free stir fry, please leave a comment and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

How to Make Gluten-Free Stir Fry

1. Make the sauce first. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil and add the chicken. Cook on all sides until cooked through. Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate. Set it aside.
3. Heat the same skillet to medium heat again and drizzle with olive oil. Add the carrots and red bell pepper. Stir to combine by scraping up all the bits left of the chicken.
4. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the green onion whites. Toss to combine everything. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another minute or until fragrant.
5. Add the sauce to the skillet with the chicken and the veggies and stir to combine everything, and coat it with sauce. Cook for a minute or two or until the sauce is thick and sticky.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer it to a plate. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions in gluten-free stir fry, please see the complete recipe below.

Tips for Making the Best Gluten-Free Stir Fry

Cube chicken - Cube, the chicken, so they are all the same size. This helps the chicken to cook at the same time.

Veggies cut - Cut your veggies, so they all cook at more or less the same time. It is not great having soggy veggies in a stir fry. It's all about the crunch.

Veggies cook quickly - For veggies that cook quicker, add them in a little later.

Large enough skillet - Make sure the skillet you use has enough space. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Store Gluten-Free Stir Fry?

You can store this gluten-free stir fry in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I Freeze Gluten-Free Stir Fry?

I would not suggest you freeze it all together. Instead, I would keep the sauce and chicken separately and then only cook the veggies on the day of assembling them. The veggies tend to go mushy, and you really want that crunch for a stir fry.

Can You Make This Gluten-Free Stir Fry Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can. It stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can make the chicken and stir fry sauce ahead of time and assemble it on the day of eating it.

What Substitutions / Replacements Can I Make in This Gluten-Free Stir Fry?

Protein - Instead of chicken, add another protein like shrimp or beef. You can use chicken breasts, tenderloins, and rotisserie chicken if you don't have chicken thighs.

Veggies - Add your family's favorite veggies or get a bagged stir fry mix.

Dairy-free - This recipe has no dairy in it.

How Do You Serve Gluten-Free Stir Fry?

You can serve it with brown rice, white rice, or noodles. 

What Stir Fry Sauce is Gluten-Free?

So, this recipe has a gluten-free stir-fry sauce. You need to be aware that soy sauce, an ingredient in this stir-fry sauce, usually has gluten. Tamari sauce usually doesn't have gluten in it. When selecting the ingredients to make this stir-fry sauce ensure all components are gluten-free.

 Did you make this gluten-free stir fry recipe? Please leave me a comment below, letting me know what you thought.