Gail’S Chicken Stir-Fry
Description
This vibrant chicken stir-fry is a weeknight staple that delivers bold, savory flavors in minutes. Tender bites of chicken are marinated for extra flavor before being tossed with a colorful medley of crisp snow peas, carrots, green peppers, and crunchy water chestnuts. The dish comes together in a single wok with a glossy, savory sauce made from soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, thickened slightly with cornstarch for a classic restaurant-style texture. Its hearty, satisfying, and perfect served over steamed rice or noodles. With simple ingredients likely already in your pantry, this recipe offers a healthy, protein-packed meal that the whole family will enjoy.Ingredients
Directions
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In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger powder, and half the minced garlic. Marinate for 10 minutes.
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Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and saut until softened, about 2 minutes.
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Add marinated chicken to the wok. Cook until browned and nearly done, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add sliced carrots and pour in 3/4 cup chicken stock. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes until carrots are tender-crisp.
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Add snow peas, green peppers, water chestnuts, and remaining garlic. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are bright and crisp.
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In a small cup, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/4 cup remaining chicken stock until smooth.
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Pour cornstarch mixture into the wok. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients, about 1 minute.
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Serve hot over steamed rice or Chinese noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 59.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.0g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
- Sodium 20.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 6.8g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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