Description
Garlic chicken stir fry delivers a quick, zesty dinner perfect for your busy weeknight. Tender chicken pieces dance with crisp vegetables in a savory sauce that brings bold Asian-inspired flavors right to your plate.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 green onion
Instructions
- Dice 1 lb chicken breasts into precise 1-inch cubes to guarantee uniform cooking throughout.
- Crush 3 garlic cloves into fine morsels to maximize aromatic intensity.
- Combine ½ cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp brown sugar, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a small mixing vessel.
- Warm 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet at 375°F, creating a sizzling surface for searing.
- Arrange chicken pieces across hot skillet, allowing each cube breathing room for perfect golden browning.
- Sauté chicken for 4-5 minutes, rotating occasionally until exterior transforms into a rich golden color.
- Sprinkle minced garlic across skillet and stir for 30 seconds, releasing its robust fragrance.
- Tumble 2 cups mixed vegetables into pan, stirring rapidly for 2-3 minutes to maintain crisp texture.
- Cascade prepared sauce over chicken and vegetables, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Simmer mixture for additional 1-2 minutes until sauce transforms into a glossy, clinging glaze.
- Drift thinly sliced green onion across finished dish for a fresh, vibrant garnish.
- Transfer immediately to serving plate, preserving the stir fry’s optimal temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
- Cut chicken pieces uniformly to guarantee even cooking throughout the dish.
- Create a super-flavorful sauce by whisking ingredients thoroughly before adding to the skillet.
- For extra crispiness, pat chicken dry with paper towels before cooking to remove excess moisture.
- Make this recipe low-carb by replacing brown sugar with a sugar substitute and serving over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg