Description
Stir-Fried Chinese Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Asian cuisine right to your table. Featuring tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and colorful vegetables, this stir-fry is not only visually appealing but also satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), chopped
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and mince the garlic. Chop the bell peppers.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken strips in a single layer; cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Stir in garlic, bell peppers, and snow peas; stir-fry for another 3 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch; pour over the stir-fry while stirring continuously until well coated (about 2 more minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken for extra flavor. - Feel free to substitute with shrimp or tofu for variety. - Customize with your favorite vegetables such as broccoli or carrots.