Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chicken with Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry. Tender marinated chicken stir-fried with a colorful mix of vegetables in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the marinated chicken:
- 20 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast cut into 1/4 inch slices (about 2 chicken breasts)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (fine salt is okay too)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oil (any neutral oil is fine)
For the stir fry sauce:
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional for color)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For the rest of the dish:
- 1 pound mixed vegetables of your choice cut into desired size (We used broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and snow peas.)
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced (about 2-3 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and minced (about 1 inch knob)
- Oil as needed for cooking (any neutral oil)
Instructions
- To marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken breast, water, Shaoxing rice wine, salt, and baking soda. Mix until the chicken has absorbed most of the liquid. Add the cornstarch and mix until the chicken is well coated. Finish the marinade by adding the oil. Set aside to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients until well mixed.
- Blanch the vegetables: Cook the mixed vegetables in boiling water until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Make the chicken with mixed vegetables: Stir fry marinated chicken until cooked through. Add garlic and ginger, then pour in the sauce. Simmer until thickened, then add the vegetables. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Freeze the chicken for easier cutting.
- If using frozen vegetables, blanch and drain them before use.
- Regular soy sauce is recommended over low-sodium varieties for this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg