Chicken and Mushroom Stir fry | How to make Chicken and Mushroom Stir fry

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats, while canola oil is more affordable.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms offer more flavor and nutrients, while button mushrooms are widely available.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add sliced chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add sliced onion, red bell pepper, and shitake mushrooms; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, white pepper, corn flour, and sugar until smooth.

Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.

Add red dried chillies (if using) and cook for another minute.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped spring onion and sesame seeds before serving.

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