Spice up your dinner routine with our tantalizing recipe for Asian chicken with gingered vegetables. This delectable dish combines the vibrant flavors of the East with the convenience of an easy-to-follow recipe. Succulent chicken is marinated in a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger, then cooked to perfection and served on a bed of crisp-tender vegetables. With a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, this dish will transport you to the bustling streets of an Asian market. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let’s embark on a culinary journey to the Orient!
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ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
It's a good way to eat your veggies! Serve over white rice and a little soy sauce and lime.
Provided by JENISSE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix chicken with ground ginger, black pepper, garlic salt, and sesame oil in a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli, bell pepper, and mushrooms in the boiling water until broccoli is just tender, about 3 minutes; drain.
- Whisk cornstarch and 1/2 cup water together in bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir cooked vegetables, jicama, brown sugar, and honey into chicken. Add cornstarch mixture and continue cooking and stirring until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more.
- Sprinkle sesame and peanuts over chicken and vegetables before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 507.3 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
GINGER-CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Stir fries require very little cooking time and you can pretty much use any vegetables you like, but the star of this one is the ginger. This dish is quick and easy to make, but get all of your ingredients together (including mixing the sauce) before you start cooking because everything happens fast! Serve with rice, and garnish with sliced green onions.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Stir-Fry
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken to the wok, and stir-fry until chicken is opaque on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the wok. Add bell pepper, onion, and snow peas; stir-fry until vegetables start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Whisk together water, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and garlic in a bowl. Add sauce to the wok, stirring constantly until sauce starts to thicken. Add chicken back to the wok, stir, and reheat, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1336.2 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, honey mustard and ginger in a medium bowl, then add the vegetable and sesame oils in a slow stream, whisking until combined. Toss the chicken with 1/4 cup of the dressing in another bowl; let marinate 10 minutes at room temperature. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the marinade) and grill until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the cabbage, carrot, scallions and snow peas with the remaining dressing in a large bowl. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with the salad. Season with salt. Top with the chow mein noodles.
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489, Fat 35 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 94 milligrams, Sodium 492 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 30 grams
CHICKEN WITH GINGER
You can also serve this Asian dish over Chinese noodles or steamed rice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak ginger in cold water 10 minutes; drain.
- Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; brown chicken in two batches, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
- In same skillet over medium heat, cook ginger, onion, and garlic, stirring until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar; cook over high heat until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken; stir to warm. Remove from heat; stir in scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 41 g
ASIAN GINGER CHICKEN
This quick-and-easy meal combines crisp-tender vegetables, brown rice and chicken in a tasty Asian-inspired sauce. Not in the mood for soy and ginger? No problem. We've included two simple variations with lemon and Italian flavorings.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Chicken & Rice Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 8 to 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear (170 degrees F), turning once halfway through cooking.
- Meanwhile, place a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Add enough water to come just below the bottom of the basket. Bring water to boiling. Add asparagus and carrots to steamer basket. Cover and reduce heat. Steam for 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Transfer vegetables to a dish.
- To serve, stir the soy sauce and ginger into the vegetables and/or hot cooked brown rice. Divide rice and vegetable mixture among four dinner plates; top with chicken. If desired, sprinkle with crushed red pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 428.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
ASIAN CHICKEN WITH GINGERED VEGETABLES
"My family loves this light, colorful and quick meal. Grilled pineapple sprinkled with cinnamon makes a yummy dessert." Teresa Ralston - New Albany, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GINGER CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
A simple and good chicken dish. Freezing the meat for 1-2 hours until very firm but not frozen solid will make it easier to slice.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a wok or large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil and and sauté onion until translucent (5 minutes).
- Add ginger, garlic, and chicken; sprinkle with pepper, and sauté, turning frequently, until meat is lightly browned (3 minutes).
- Add vegetables, soy sauce, and stock, and continue cooking, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through, the stock is reduced to a glaze, and the vegetables are tender (20 minutes).
- If the pan dries out during cooking, add water 1/8 cup at a time to keep moist.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 632, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 9.5, Protein 20
GINGERED CHICKEN THIGHS
"This recipe was born from the desire to develop a time-friendly, easy-on-the-budget entree loaded with savory Asian flavor. It's a family favorite and also a favorite at the girls' camp where I am the head cook. I usually serve it with rice prepared with coconut milk." Debbie Fleenor - Monterey, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on each side. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk sauce ingredients; pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
This recipe looks good. I haven't tried it yet but wanted to save it to try soon. Recipe is from Woman's Day.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Coat outdoor grill rack with nonstick spray, heat grill.
- Mix spice powder, sugar and salt in small cup.
- Rub spice mixture over chicken.
- Grill 5 minutes per side over direct heat.
- Move to indirect heat and grill, covered, 15-20 minutes until instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F, or juices run clear.
- Meanwhile, coat bok choy and mushrooms with nonstick spray.
- Grill over direct heat for 10-15 minutes, turning once.
- Stir soy sauce and rice vinegar in small bowl; spoon over vegetables and chicken.
- Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 138, Sodium 851, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5, Protein 36.5
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will be. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your liking: This recipe is a starting point, so feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste. For example, if you like spicy food, you could add a pinch of chili flakes or red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The vegetables will start to lose their crispness if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This Asian chicken with gingered vegetables is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and ginger is a classic for a reason – it is simply delicious. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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