Chicken With Garlic Sauce Recipe

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

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

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

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

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

Marinate chicken in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and stir-fry garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli; stir-fry until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Return chicken to the skillet and mix well with vegetables.

Stir in chicken broth, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Thicken sauce by adding cornstarch mixed with water; stir until sauce is glossy, about 1-2 minutes.

Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with green onions before serving.

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