Fragrant with a hit Chive Chicken Stirfry

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can be used as a thickening agent, though it alters texture.

Slice chicken breast into thin strips.

Marinate chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

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

Remove chicken from the wok and set aside.

In the same wok, add more oil if needed and stir-fry sliced onion, bell pepper, and carrot for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Add fresh chives and cooked chicken back to the wok.

Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and stir to combine.

Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt to taste.

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.

Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

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