Best Southwestern Stir Fry Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Mix lime juice and chili powder in medium glass or plastic bowl; stir in chicken. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes. Cut zucchini and yellow squash into thin slices.
• Heat 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; rotate skillet to coat side.
• Add chicken and marinade; stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; rotate skillet to coat side. Add zucchini and yellow squash; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add chicken, picante sauce and cilantro; cook and stir until hot.

SOUTHWESTERN PORK STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet until hot. Add the pork to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
• Add all of the vegetables to the skillet. Sprinkle with lime juice, chili powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes longer, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften and the pork cooks through.
• Add the broth/cornstarch mixture to the skillet and cook just until the liquid comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Serve over polenta.

SOUTHWESTERN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine sherry, cornstarch, cumin, garlic and salt in medium bowl; add pork slices and stir to coat.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat in heavy skillet.
• Add pork mixture and stir-fry about 3-4 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
• Serve hot with green chile salsa, if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Slice tenderloin into 3-in. x 1-1/2-in. x 1/8-in. strips; set aside. In a bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, garlic, cumin and seasoned salt. Add pork; toss to coat. In a large skillet, stir-fry pork in oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Add tomatoes, onion and green pepper; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender. Serve over rice, or spoon into tortillas and top with cheese and salsa if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• For marinade, combine the fajita mix, water, and oil in a medium mixing bowl.
• Add chicken to marinade; stir to coat.
• Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Spray a wok or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Preheat over medium heat.
• Add sweet pepper, zucchini, and onion; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Remove from wok.
• Drain chicken; discard marinade.
• Add chicken to wok.
• (Add additional tablespoon cooking oil to wok during cooking, if necessary, to prevent sticking.) Cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Return vegetables to wok.
• Stir together salsa and chili powder.
• Add salsa mixture, corn, and beans to wok.
• Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through.
• If desired, serve with warm tortillas and cheese.
• To warm the tortillas, wrap in microwave-safe paper towels; microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 30 seconds.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Mix lime juice and chili powder in medium glass or plastic bowl; stir in chicken. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes. Cut zucchini and yellow squash into thin slices.
• Heat 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; rotate skillet to coat side.
• Add chicken and marinade; stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; rotate skillet to coat side. Add zucchini and yellow squash; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add chicken, picante sauce and cilantro; cook and stir until hot.

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• For sauce, in a small bowl stir together salsa and cornstarch. Set aside.