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30-Minute Chicken Stir-Fry
A fast, glossy chicken and vegetable stir-fry with a simple soy-ginger sauce — a healthy weeknight dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
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A fast, glossy chicken and vegetable stir-fry with a simple soy-ginger sauce — a healthy weeknight dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
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Fast, satisfying weeknight dinner ideas you can cook in 30 minutes or less — from one-pan pasta to quick stir-fries, with links to full recipes.