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Chicken Leftover Stir Fry

Cultural Context

Stir fry is a traditional Chinese cooking technique that emphasizes quick cooking over high heat, allowing for vibrant flavors and textures. This dish is a practical way to utilize leftover chicken and vegetables, making it a staple in many households. Today, stir fry has been embraced globally, with countless variations reflecting local ingredients and tastes.

ChineseCNmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cooked chicken
2 cups mixed vegetables
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger
2 cloves garlic
4 green onions
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups rice or noodles

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

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier with a similar cooking profile.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Fresh vegetables are healthier, while frozen are often more affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is cheaper.

1

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

2

Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3

Add cooked chicken to the skillet; stir-fry until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

4

Add mixed vegetables; stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

5

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

6

Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; stir to combine.

7

Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

8

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

9

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

10

Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Leftover Chicken Stir FryQuick Chicken Stir Fry

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