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Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

A quick, savory stir-fry of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and fragrant ginger and garlic.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 T peanut oil
  • 2 very large boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed and cut into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and cut into strips
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 5 large garlic cloves peeled (halve if extra large)
  • 5 slices fresh ginger root sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onion diagonally sliced
  • stir-fry sauce (see notes) mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sweetener, rice vinegar, and jarred minced ginger to taste

Equipment

  • wok or large frying pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Prepare ingredients: trim and slice the chicken into strips; core and slice the red bell pepper into strips; trim and halve the sugar snap peas lengthwise; peel garlic (halve if extra large); slice the fresh ginger; and slice the green onions on the diagonal.
  2. Make the stir-fry sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, your preferred sweetener, rice vinegar, and a little jarred minced ginger; set aside.
  3. Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat for about 1 minute until very hot.
  4. Add the peanut oil and heat for about 1 minute, then add the sliced ginger and whole garlic cloves and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned; remove and discard the ginger and garlic slices.
  5. Add the chicken strips and stir-fry for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the chicken is nearly cooked through and just starting to brown.
  6. Add the red pepper strips and halved sugar snap peas and continue to stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  7. Stir in the sliced green onion and cook about 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
  8. Pour in the prepared sauce and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables; remove from heat and serve hot.

Notes

  • Do not let garlic or ginger brown in the oil or they will taste bitter.
  • Slice ingredients uniformly for even cooking.
  • Use high heat and keep ingredients moving while stir-frying.
  • Adjust sweetener and sauces to taste when making the sauce.