Chicken Stir-Fry
Chicken stir-fry is a delightful and dynamic dish that has become a beloved favorite around the world. This delectable and healthy meal offers a perfect blend of flavors, textures, and vibrant ingredients, making it a go-to option for anyone seeking a quick, nutritious, and utterly satisfying dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch piece of ginger minced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 green onions sliced
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Add the sliced chicken to the mixture and let it marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the hot wok and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden color. Remove the chicken from the wok and set it aside.
- In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, julienned carrots, and mushrooms to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the wok and mix it with the stir-fried vegetables.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Stir in the sliced green onions and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve the chicken stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.
- Garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.