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Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

Cultural Context

Originating from Chinese cuisine, stir-frying is a quick cooking method that retains the flavors and nutrients of ingredients. This dish is a staple in many households, celebrated for its versatility and the ability to use seasonal vegetables. Today, stir-fry has gained global popularity, with variations adapted to local tastes and available ingredients.

ChineseCNmain
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon chinese black vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup orange bell pepper, sliced
1 cup red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
2 dried hot chilies
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos offers a lower sodium alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is usually less expensive.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical than breasts.

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Show all ingredients used in the stir fry.

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Add a couple tablespoons of cornstarch to the chicken breast.

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Pour in some neutral cooking oil and shaoxing wine.

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Add white pepper and a little bit of salt to the chicken and mix it all together.

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This process is called velveting the chicken to lock in moisture and tenderize the meat.

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For the homemade stir-fry sauce, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, chicken stock, chinese black vinegar, and corn starch in a bowl.

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Add sesame oil to the sauce mixture and stir it all up, then set it aside.

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In a wok, boil water with a little salt and add raw broccoli to cook for no more than five minutes.

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Shock the broccoli in ice cold water to lock in the bright green color and keep it crunchy.

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Heat about a tablespoon or two of neutral cooking oil in the wok and add the chicken breast, spreading it out in an even layer.

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Cook the chicken without overcooking it, as it will finish cooking when the sauce and veggies are added.

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Remove the chicken from the wok and optionally clean it out.

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Add minced garlic, ginger, scallion, and dried hot chilies to the wok and fry for about a minute until fragrant.

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Add red and orange bell peppers and red onion to the wok, seasoning with salt and white pepper, and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.

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Add the blanched broccoli to the wok and stir it in with the other veggies.

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Add the partially cooked chicken back into the wok along with the stir-fry sauce, stirring to combine.

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Let everything cook in the wok for about a minute to allow flavors to marry and sauce to thicken.

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Add sesame seeds on top for extra crunch before serving.

Cooking Techniques

slicingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

wok

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Chicken Stir FryStir Fried Chicken with Vegetables

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