Description
This Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s packed with flavor. Tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce come together in this delicious and healthy dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or rice wine or sherry)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2-inch piece of ginger, julienned
- 8 ounces white mushrooms (cremini or shiitake), sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken, cornstarch, baking soda, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce in a bowl. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together all stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add marinated chicken and spread in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring, then stir-fry until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry briefly, then add mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook until slightly softened.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and toss to coat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and/or sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice.
Notes
- Salt: No additional salt is typically needed, but adjust to taste.
- Spice: Add red pepper flakes, sriracha, or chili garlic sauce for extra heat.
- Chicken: Freeze chicken briefly for easier slicing.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days or freeze for 3-4 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
