Chinese Chicken: A Quick and Delicious Delight
This quick and flavorful Chinese Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and stir-fry briefly until fragrant.
- Toss in the marinated chicken to the hot pan and cook until golden brown.
- Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and sliced carrot. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions before serving hot.
Notes
You can swap the vegetables based on your preferences. Consider marinating the chicken longer for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg