Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry in Savory Sauce

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry in Savory Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 300g chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)

For the Vegetables:

• 1 cup bok choy or napa cabbage, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2-3 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)

For the Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp sugar or honey (optional)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   • In a bowl, mix the chicken slices with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar (if using), chicken broth, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
3. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with the vegetable oil.
   • Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
   • Add a bit more oil if needed. Stir-fry onion, celery, and red bell pepper for 2-3 minutes.
   • Add the bok choy or napa cabbage and minced garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Combine and Sauce:
   • Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
   • Pour in the prepared sauce and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
6. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish with chopped green onions.
   • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Enjoy this flavorful and quick stir-fry! Let me know if you’d like to adjust any part of the recipe.