Stir-fried chicken is a healthy, delicious dish that can be made quickly. This dish is also suitable to be served for one person or for one family. In addition, the taste can also be adjusted and with the person who will eat it. Here's a recipe for making a simple chicken stir fry along with some general guidelines for sautéing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken, cut into small pieces boneless
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 or 3 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 onion that has been chopped
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cups peas
- 15 ounces of shredded corn
- 2 cups broccoli
- 2 tablespoons corn flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
Step
Method 1 of 2: Simple Chicken Stir Fry
Step 1. Heat the oil
Heat the oil in a large frying pan or Teflon over medium to high heat.
Step 2. Add ginger and garlic
Add the crushed ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for a minute.
Step 3. Cook the chicken
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is golden brown. You don't need to stir the chicken while it's cooking, just flip the chicken halfway through the cooking process so that both sides are perfectly cooked.
- The chicken is cooked when it is golden brown on the outside and white on the inside.
- Once the chicken is cooked, drain it on a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 4. Cook the vegetables
Add 1/2 the oil if necessary, then add the chopped onions, carrots, and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for two minutes. Then add the peas, corn, and broccoli.
Always stir these vegetables with a wooden spoon when cooking until all the vegetables are soft
Step 5. Make the sauce
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, and chicken stock. Stir until there is no more cornstarch that settles and clumps.
You can add other flavorings such as sake, rice wine, or other sauces
Step 6. Put the chicken back in the pan
Add the chicken to the pan and then add the sauce. Saute until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce. Reduce the heat and continue to stir-fry or stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 7. Prepare the noodles or rice
Cook rice, noodles, or whatever you want to eat with this chicken stir fry. Once the noodles or rice are cooked through, you can toss them in and mix them with your chicken stir fry, or serve them separately.
Step 8. Garnish the chicken stir fry
Decorate your cooking with whatever you like.
Method 2 of 2: General Guide to Sauteed Chicken
Step 1. Prepare the chicken
For a four-person serving, you need approximately one pound of boneless chicken. Traditional chicken stir fry usually contains more vegetables than meat, but that comes down to individual taste.
- Make sure you wash the chicken in cold water first, then dry it before cutting it.
- Remove and remove the fat that is still attached with a knife, then cut the chicken into small pieces.
- For a richer taste, season the chicken before cooking. You can use 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add all the spices to the chicken and mix well. Let the chicken sit in the refrigerator for five minutes to an hour before cooking.
Step 2. Determine the cooking utensil
A black wok or skillet with a flat bottom is the best tool for making chicken stir fry. You can also use plain Teflon. But you will find it difficult to use it if you cook enough ingredients.
- Be careful when buying a wok. Make sure the wok can withstand high heat.
- Use a fish spatula or other thin, flexible spatula for sautéing.
Step 3. Select the vegetables
You can use almost any combination of vegetables to make chicken stir fry. So, you can adapt it to your taste very easily. Some chefs recommend choosing only two to three types of vegetables, as they think keeping the dishes simple will prevent over-flavoring and save time on cooking. But some people also prefer to mix almost anything they have in the kitchen for a stir-fry. The choice is up to you or whatever you have in your kitchen.
- When preparing the vegetables, cut them all into roughly the same size to prevent any vegetables from overcooking before the other vegetables when sautéing.
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Despite the uniformity of cut sizes, some vegetables will cook faster than others. Place the vegetables in separate bowls according to the cooking time to make it easier for you to know which one to add first and which one later. If you don't know which vegetables cook quickly and which take longer, here's a quick guide:
- Mushrooms should take five to 10 minutes depending on the type and size.
- Cabbage, spinach, and other leafy greens should take about four to six minutes.
- Vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, carrots, and string beans should take about three to five minutes.
- The peppers, peas, and squash should only take two to three minutes.
- Sprouts are the fastest to cook, less than a minute.
Step 4. Choose the sauce
You can vary the flavor of your chicken stir fry by trying different types of sauces. Chicken stir-fry sauce can be sweet, salty, savory, or spicy and can make the dish rich and exotic. You can buy the sauce at the supermarket, or make your own. Here are some ideas you can try:
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Lemon/lime sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon or lime flavor
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
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Sweet and sour sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chili
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Satay sauce
- 4 tablespoons full of solid peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons tamari
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 inch peeled and mashed ginger
- 1 clove of garlic that has been minced
- 1 teaspoon ground chili
- 1/2 orange juice
Step 5. Decide what you will serve and eat with
Stir-fried chicken or vegetables are usually served and eaten with carbohydrates to make it more filling. These carbohydrates can be sauteed with the chicken stir fry, or served separately. You can take several choices of these carbohydrate foods:
- Brown rice, which is the healthiest option
- White rice
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- Pasta
- There is not any. Stir-fried chicken is still delicious when eaten straight, and can be an option if you want to limit your carbohydrate consumption.
Step 6. Select the decorator
Finish off your chicken stir fry with a garnish or two. These embellishments can add color, flavor or texture, as well as make them look more pleasing to the eye.
Roasted cashews or sesame seeds, sliced shallots or chilies, sprouts, or fresh herbs such as parsley are all good choices
Step 7. Done
Tips
- You can substitute chicken for tofu if you are vegetarian.
- You can also use other meats such as beef or mutton.
Warning
- Be careful when serving these foods to people who have allergies to certain foods.
- Be careful when cooking with hot water.
