Stir-Fried Chicken and Vegetables with Soy Glaze
Quick stir-fry of thinly sliced chicken marinated in soy and garlic, cooked with mixed Chinese vegetables in a light cornstarch sauce. The chicken absorbs flavor during marination, then cooks quickly in a hot wok with vegetables and a silky glaze. Serve over rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thinly
- 2 garlic clove, minced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¾ cup water
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cup Chinese vegetables, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, and snow peasbroccoli, carrots, bell peppersequalmore accessible alternatives
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Instructions
- 1
Slice chicken thinly and place in a gallon-size ziplock bag with soy sauce and minced garlic.
- 2
Shake to coat all chicken evenly.
- 3
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or longer if time allows.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high to high heat.
- 5
Add the chicken with its marinade to the pan and cook thoroughly.
- 6
Combine water, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 7
Pour the mixture into the pan with the chicken.
- 8
Bring to a boil.
- 9
Add the Chinese vegetables to the pan.
- 10
Heat through until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 11
Serve over rice.
Tips
Longer marination time develops deeper soy and garlic flavor in the chicken.
Use a hot wok or pan for quick, even cooking and to develop light browning on the chicken.
Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a wok or skillet over medium heat.
Marinate chicken up to 8 hours in advance. Prepare vegetables ahead and store separately.
Serve immediately over steamed white or brown rice, or with noodles.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the marination step to avoid bland, underseasoned chicken.
Do not add vegetables too early to avoid them becoming mushy.
Do not let the mixture boil too vigorously to avoid the sauce breaking.
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