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Chicken and Asian Greens Stir-Fry Recipe


  • Author: Eleanor
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick, flavorful stir-fry with tender chicken, fresh Asian greens, and a savory sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 500 g (1.1 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or peanut oil)

  • 1 medium onion, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated

  • 1 red chili, deseeded and sliced (optional)

  • 1 bunch bok choy, chopped

  • 1 cup snow peas, trimmed

  • 1 cup broccoli florets

  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves

Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons water

  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar

Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • Fresh coriander leaves (optional)


Instructions

  • Slice chicken and chop vegetables. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.

  • Heat a wok over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and cook chicken for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove.

  • Add remaining oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and chili for 30 seconds.

  • Add broccoli and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add bok choy and snow peas, cooking 2–3 minutes more. Toss in spinach until wilted.

  • Return chicken to pan. Add sauce and stir until thickened and glossy.

  • Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and coriander. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Keep heat high for crisp vegetables.

  • Prep all ingredients before cooking, as stir-frying moves fast.

  • Substitute chicken with beef, shrimp, or tofu.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 670 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: chicken stir-fry, Asian greens stir-fry, quick chicken dinner