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Chicken And Ham In Green Paradise

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 682.5
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;€™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.
Ingredients
  • 1 lbs Chicken breasts halves
  • 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
  • 1/2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Dry sherry
  • 1/2 lbs Cooked ham, diagonally
  • 1 tablespoons Corn oil
Directions
  1. 1
    Slice the chicken breasts and cooked ham into thin, bite-sized strips approximately 2 x 1 x 1/4 inches.
  2. 2
    Prepare the broccoli by cutting into small florets and thinly slicing the green onions.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch, minced ginger, and light corn syrup to create the sauce mixture.
  4. 4
    Heat the corn oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
  5. 5
    Add the chicken strips to the hot wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
  6. 6
    Add the ham strips and broccoli florets to the wok, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
  7. 7
    Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, tossing quickly to coat everything evenly.
  8. 8
    Continue to stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  9. 9
    Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle with the thinly sliced green onions.
  10. 10
    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.

Keywords: chicken, ham, broccoli, stir-fry, soy sauce, ginger, scallions, healthy dinner, quick meal, asian inspired, vegetables, protein, wok, sherry, cornstarch, green vegetables, family dinner, easy recipe, low carb, gluten free option
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