Quick Chicken Stir Fry

This quick stir fry recipe should be on your dinner rotation. Not only is it easy to whip up, but it's incredibly delicious and versatile. Use whatever you have in your fridge or whatever your family prefers to create a personalized dish every time.

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade
🍗 3 chicken breasts, cut into small thin pieces
🌽 1 tablespoon corn starch
🍶 1 tablespoon soy sauce
🥄 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
🥢 1 teaspoon sesame oil
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper

Sauce Ingredients
🍗 1 cup chicken stock or broth
🍶 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
🔲 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
🦪 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
🍚 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
🥢 1 teaspoon sesame oil
🌽 2 tablespoons corn starch
🍬 1 teaspoon sugar
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

Stir Fry Ingredients
🥒 2 zucchinis
🥕 1 large carrot
🧅 1 red onion
🧄 6 cloves garlic
🛢️ 1/3 cup of oil (divided)

Instructions

1- Marinate the Chicken:

• Slice the chicken into small thin pieces and place in a large bowl.
• Add corn starch, soy sauce, baking soda, sesame oil, and white pepper.
• Mix well and set aside for 20-30 minutes.

2- Make the Sauce:

• In a bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, regular and dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, corn starch, sugar, white pepper, and chili flakes.
• Set aside.

3- Prep the Veggies:

• Cut all the vegetables into similar-sized pieces.
• Mince the garlic.

4- Cook the Chicken:

• Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.
• Add 1/4 cup of oil and sear the marinated chicken in two batches until lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
• Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.

5- Cook the Veggies:

• Add the remaining oil to the wok along with minced garlic, red onion, zucchini, and carrots.
• Stir constantly until tender yet crunchy, approximately 3-4 minutes.

6- Combine & Serve:

• Pour in the prepared sauce and stir as it thickens.
• Return the chicken to the wok, tossing everything together until well coated in the sauce.
• Serve over white rice and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 350
Nutritional Information (per serving): Protein 26g, Fat 15g, Carbohydrates 25g
Equipment: Wok or large skillet, Mixing bowls, Whisk, Knife, Cutting board

Cooking Tips:

• For added crunch, include bell peppers or broccoli.
• Adjust the chili flakes for your preferred spice level.
• Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels if preferred.

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Quick Chicken Stir Fry