Exquisite Chinese Stir-Fry with Crunchy Slaw
Elevate your taste experience with this delightful Chinese stir-fry, served over a bed of crisp, crunchy slaw. This dish features tender chicken marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili-garlic sauce, then perfectly stir-fried with an assortment of colorful vegetables. Topped with a sprinkle of peanuts and fresh cilantro, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
For the stir-fry | |
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| ½ | cup soy sauce |
| 2 | tablespoons rice vinegar |
| 2 | tablespoons dark sesame oil |
| 2 | teaspoons chili-garlic sauce or crushed red pepper flakes |
| 2 | boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| ¼ | cup water |
| 2 | teaspoons cornstarch |
| 1 | tablespoon canola oil |
| ½ | cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped |
| ½ | cup snow peas, cut into thirds |
| 2 | green onions, coarsely chopped |
| 1 | garlic clove, minced |
| 2 | shredded broccoli coleslaw mix |
| 1 | tablespoon peanuts, coarsely chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon cilantro, minced |
Instructions
For the stir-fry | |
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| 1. | Begin by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, dark sesame oil, and chili-garlic sauce in a medium bowl. |
| 2. | Divide the sauce in half, reserving one half for the sauce and using the other half as a marinade. |
| 3. | Coat the chicken pieces in the marinade, allowing them to sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors. |
| 4. | Prepare the sauce by whisking water and cornstarch into the reserved half of the sauce until smooth, then set it aside. |
| 5. | Remove the chicken from the marinade. |
| 6. | Heat canola oil in a wok over high heat until hot. |
| 7. | Stir-fry the chicken until it is almost cooked through, approximately 3 minutes. |
| 8. | Add the red bell pepper, snow peas, green onions, and garlic to the wok, stir-frying for an additional minute. |
| 9. | Pour in the reserved sauce and continue stir-frying for another minute until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked. |
| 10. | Divide the shredded broccoli coleslaw mix between two plates and top with the chicken stir-fry mixture. |
| 11. | Finish by sprinkling the dish with chopped peanuts and minced cilantro. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 423.8 kcal |
| Protein | 35.2 g |
| Fat | 26.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Sugar | 4.3 g |
Published on Aug 03, 2024 by Luminița