Kuo Fan Gee Chiu

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A classic Cantonese-style stir-fry featuring tender marinated chicken, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms in a savory sauce.
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Kuo Fan Gee Chiu

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 179.2

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This vibrant stir-fry delivers the authentic taste of home-style Chinese cooking. Tender chicken breast cubes are marinated for maximum flavor and then quickly stir-fried to remain juicy. The dish is packed with textural contrast from crunchy bamboo shoots and earthy straw mushrooms, all brought together with aromatic garlic, scallions, and a hint of heat from dried chilies. It&# 226;€™s a protein-packed meal that comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a satisfying, restaurant-quality dinner that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Skin and bone chicken breasts, then cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
  2. Place chicken in marinade and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Marinate chicken for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
  4. Before stir-frying, add 1 tablespoon oil to chicken mixture and mix well.
  5. Heat 1 cup peanut oil to 375°F (191°C) in a wok or skillet over high heat.
  6. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes until lightly browned.
  7. Remove chicken from oil and drain well on paper towels.
  8. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the wok over high heat.
  9. Add dried chilies and fry until golden brown.
  10. Add garlic, scallions, bamboo shoots, and straw mushrooms.
  11. Stir-fry vegetables for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  12. Return chicken to the wok and stir in seasoning sauce.
  13. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  14. Serve hot immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 179.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.0g14%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 66.8mg23%
Sodium 61.5mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 20.2g41%

* 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, chinese, stir fry, kuo fan, gee chiu, bamboo shoots, straw mushrooms, marinated chicken, asian cuisine, quick dinner, wok cooking, garlic, scallions, dried chilies, peanut oil, main dish, protein, cantonese, rice dish
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