This “Green Paradise” dish is a colorful and satisfying stir-fry that balances the lean protein of chicken breast with the rich, salty depth of cooked ham. The star of the show is fresh broccoli, which remains crisp-tender and bright green, soaking up a savory sauce made from soy sauce, dry sherry, and a hint of sweetness from corn syrup. With aromatic ginger and scallions adding fragrance, this meal is both comforting and elegant. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something healthy yet flavorful, bringing a touch of Asian-inspired cuisine to your table without requiring exotic ingredients. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, hearty meal.
Chicken And Ham In Green Paradise
Description
This "Green Paradise" dish is a colorful and satisfying stir-fry that balances the lean protein of chicken breast with the rich, salty depth of cooked ham. The star of the show is fresh broccoli, which remains crisp-tender and bright green, soaking up a savory sauce made from soy sauce, dry sherry, and a hint of sweetness from corn syrup. With aromatic ginger and scallions adding fragrance, this meal is both comforting and elegant. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something healthy yet flavorful, bringing a touch of Asian-inspired cuisine to your table without requiring exotic ingredients. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, hearty meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Slice the chicken breasts and cooked ham into thin, bite-sized strips approximately 2 x 1 x 1/4 inches.
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Prepare the broccoli by cutting into small florets and thinly slicing the green onions.
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In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch, minced ginger, and light corn syrup to create the sauce mixture.
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Heat the corn oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
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Add the chicken strips to the hot wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
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Add the ham strips and broccoli florets to the wok, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, tossing quickly to coat everything evenly.
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Continue to stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
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Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle with the thinly sliced green onions.
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Serve hot alongside steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 682.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19.5g30%
- Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
- Cholesterol 300.8mg101%
- Sodium 1699.5mg71%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.2g
- Protein 114.9g230%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.