Cut the chicken into small pieces so that it will cook through evenly and quickly.
There’s no need to thaw the frozen vegetables. I just toss them into the skillet still frozen and they warm up quickly once added to the skillet.
Buy frozen chopped onion instead of chopping a fresh onion to save time. Just measure out the amount you need and add it to your skillet.
Purchase minced garlic in a jar, usually found in the produce section of the grocery store, scoop out the amount you need for the recipe. For this stir-fry you will need a tablespoon of minced garlic. Keep the opened jar in the fridge to keep fresh.