22 Easy Weeknight Stir-Fry Recipes - Chatelaine (2024)

Teriyaki beef stir-fry

This teriyaki beef stir-fry recipe is also easy to take vegetarian, just swap out the beef for extra-firm tofu, lightly fried in oil to crisp up the edges. Get our teriyaki beef stir-fry recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Duck noodle bowl

This five-spice noodle bowl only takes 35 minutes to make! Get our duck noodle bowl recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Matthew Kimura; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Crispy tofu stir-fry with peanut sauce

This nutty stir-fry is customizable to your mood—it works just as well if you swap in chicken. Get ourcrispy tofu stir-fry with peanut sauce recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Sweet & sour chicken stir-fry with pineapple and peppers

The fluffy white rice, saucy bites of chicken and sweet pineapple with lightly sautéed vegetables are dinnertime perfection. We could eat this every night! Get oursweet and sour chicken stir-fry recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Spicy pork stir-fry with celery and mushrooms

Chili-garlic sauce gives this pork dish a great zing, delicious mushrooms soak up the sauce, while the celery provides just the right amount of crunch. And it all comes together in just 15 minutes! Get ourspicy pork stir-fry recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz. Food styling, Matthew Kimura. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Sesame shrimp stir-fry

Loaded with bok choy, garlic and sesame seeds, this shrimp stir-fry is a healthy and no-fuss weeknight dinner. Get oursesame shrimp stir-fry recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Chicken chow mein

Stir-fried dishes come together very quickly over high heat. The key is to have all your ingredients ready before you begin cooking. Get ourchicken chow mein recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Dan dan celeriac noodles stir-fry

If you like zucchini noodles, meet your new favourite veggie spiral: Celeriac “noodles.” Toss them in a dan dan stir fry to give your weeknight dinner a kick. Get ourdan dan celeriac noodles stir-fry recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Coconut chicken broccoli stir-fry

Whisk. Toss. Fry. This sweet stir-fry is a breeze to whip up–perfect for those Friday nights when you’re looking for something simple to make.Get ourcoconut chicken broccoli stir-fry recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Stir-fried quinoa with shrimp and vegetables

Ready in just 25 minutes, making stir-fry for dinner is looking even easier than usual. Get ourstir-fried quinoa with shrimp and vegetables recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Sweet and sour pineapple chicken

Sweet, spicy and oh-so-delicious, you’ll never crave take-out again! Get oursweet and sour pineapple chicken recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Honey-ginger tofu and vegetable stir-fry

Hello, Meatless Monday. This stir-fry is ready in less than 30 minutes (and tastes delicious). Get ourhoney-ginger tofu and vegetable stir-fry recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Chicken fried cauliflower rice

To boost the health quotient on chicken fried rice, ditch the rice in favour of cauliflower. Get ourchicken fried cauliflower rice recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Pineapple-pork fried rice

In this twist on classic fried rice, we pair pork with tangy-sweet pineapple for a tropical finish.Get ourpineapple-pork fried rice recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Kung Pao chicken stir-fry

This delicious soy-sherry sauce works just as well with pork or firm tofu. As with all stir-fries, all ingredients should be prepped and measured before you start to cook. Get ourKung Pao chicken stir-fry recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Crispy tofu with peanut sauce

Serve with a side of sautéed red peppers and green beans. On its own, this crispy tofu with peanut sauce makes for a delicious stir-fried appetizer. Get ourcrispy tofu with peanut sauce recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Teriyaki shrimp stir-fry

Plump, juicy shrimp, zucchini and red pepper get a fast toss in the pan with teriyaki for a fresh shrimp stir-fry dinner. Get ourTeriyaki shrimp stir-fry recipe.

Photo, Andreas Trauttmansdorff.

Garlicky chicken fried rice

The trick to this easy dish is using day-old rice (freshly cooked rice will turn to glop). Cook rice, spread it on a baking sheet and cool in the fridge. Get ourgarlicky chicken fried rice recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Sweet and spicy beef stir-fry

Beef, veggies and cashews, plus rice and red wine = dinner tonight! Get oursweet and spicy beef stir-fry recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Ginger-chicken stir-fry with greens

This simple dish is packed with protein and vitamin A. Serve with rice or noodles for a complete nutrient-filled meal. Get ourginger-chicken stir-fry with greens recipe.

Tangy fried rice with pork

Fast, fresh and better than takeout, this veggie-rich meal is an easy weeknight go-to when you’re in a hurry. Get ourtangy fried rice with pork recipe.

Photo, Sian Richards.

Saucy eggplant and pork stir-fry

Eggplant, garlic, ginger, chilies and oyster sauce meld together into one delicious dish. Get oursaucy eggplant and pork stir-fry recipe.

Photo, John Cullen.