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Stir-Fried Chinese Garlic Chicken

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A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, robust garlic, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a weeknight meal or special occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking) plus 2 tablespoons for stir-frying vegetables
  • 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 spring onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken strips with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
  3. Add garlic and ginger to the pan, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not letting them brown.
Cooking
  1. Increase heat to high. Add the marinated chicken to the wok, cooking until well-browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same wok, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, stir-frying for about 3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
  3. Return the chicken to the wok and stir everything together. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and rice wine or dry sherry. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until well combined.
  4. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with chopped spring onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, ideally with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

To store leftovers, allow to cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container; it will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a safe container for up to 2 months. Reheat on the stovetop for best texture.
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