Description
Sizzling Chicken Stir Fry brings Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table with crisp vegetables and tender meat dancing in a savory sauce. Quick and easy preparation makes this dish perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), sliced thin
Vegetables:
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- ½ small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (or sugar-free sweetener for keto)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- ½ teaspoon sriracha (optional for spice)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (to thicken, optional)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together a vibrant sauce blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, and cornstarch in a compact mixing vessel, then set it aside for later integration.
- Ignite a large skillet or wok with oil over medium-high thermal intensity, then introduce chicken pieces and execute a robust searing process, rotating periodically until golden and thoroughly cooked.
- Extract the perfectly seared chicken from the cooking surface, reserving it momentarily while maintaining its warmth.
- Reintroduce additional oil into the identical cooking vessel, then delicately infuse the environment with aromatic onion, garlic, and ginger, allowing their essences to permeate for a brief moment.
- Incorporate cabbage, carrot, and red pepper flakes into the fragrant mixture, orchestrating a swift culinary dance that maintains vegetable crispness while ensuring gentle softening.
- Reunite the reserved chicken with the vegetable medley, cascading the pre-prepared sauce across the entire composition.
- Engage in a thorough tossing ritual, permitting flavor integration and sauce reduction for several minutes.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning the stir fry with verdant green onion slivers and delicate sesame seed sprinkles.
- Present the dish independently or atop a complementary foundation of rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles for a complete gastronomic experience.
Notes
- Customize sauce heat by adjusting sriracha levels for personal spice tolerance.
- Replace honey with maple syrup or agave for vegan-friendly alternative that maintains similar sweetness.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to create a gluten-free version without compromising flavor profile.
- Cut chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stir-fry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg