Chicken and bok choy stir fry is a delicious and healthy dish that can be prepared in just minutes. The combination of tender chicken, crisp bok choy, and flavorful sauce makes this dish a perfect weeknight meal. With a variety of ingredients and cooking methods to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste and skill level. Whether you prefer a classic stir-fry or a more modern take on the dish, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious chicken and bok choy stir fry that will impress your family and friends.
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STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND BOK CHOY
No need for a wok here. You can use a flat-bottomed skillet or sauté pan instead, the bigger the better. You want as much surface area as possible to get as hot as possible, so preheat the pan for at least five minutes before adding the oil. There should be a forbidding amount of smoke when the ingredients hit the pan (open the windows and turn on the fan before you start). That will give you the deepest sear. Stir-fries are infinitely variable, and you can change up this recipe by using beef or pork, and other green vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, mustard greens, cabbage, spinach or thinly sliced green beans) substitute nicely for the bok choy. Make a version of this dish once or twice and you'll have a reliable and delicious alternative to takeout.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 2 to 3
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Pour half the mixture over the chicken, along with half the ginger and half the garlic. Let stand 20 minutes.
- Heat a large, 12-inch skillet over high heat until extremely hot, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and the chicken. Cook, stirring constantly, until meat is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining peanut oil to the skillet. Add the bok choy and cook 1 minute. Stir in the leeks and chili flakes; cook, tossing frequently until bok choy and leeks are tender, about 1 minute. Stir in the marinade and a pinch of salt. Move vegetable mixture to the border of the pan. Add remaining ginger and garlic to center of pan and cook, mashing lightly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return chicken to skillet and combine with ginger, garlic, and vegetables. Serve immediately, over rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 488, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 731 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH BOK CHOY
In restaurants, stir-frying is done in extra-large woks over very high heat. To approximate the effect at home, don't crowd the meat in the pan, and make sure the wok and oil are nice and hot before you add the chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons water. Slice chicken into thin strips. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated. In a large wok or skillet, heat oil, garlic, and ginger over medium-high until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken in a single layer, pressing against pan to sear. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add bok choy and chile and cook, stirring, until bok choy slightly wilts, about 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture and cook until sauce thickens slightly, 2 minutes. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
BOK CHOY STIR FRY
This quick and easy recipe for bok choy stir fry goes nicely with any meat. I like to add 1/4 teaspoon chicken soup base (such as Penzey's®) to the hot bok choy. You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger for the fresh ginger, if desired.
Provided by fred
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir bok choy into garlic mixture, add water, cover the skillet, and cook until bok choy wilts and is desired texture, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 163.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
VELVETED CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND BOK CHOY
To up your stir-fry game, here's an old-school technique called "velveting." It's a process that makes your proteins super tender. It's that "slippery" mouthfeel that is synonymous with Chinese takeout. This is a great dish to celebrate the lunar new year, autumn festival or any occasion. You can apply this velveting method to any stir-fry.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the velveted chicken: Place the chicken in a medium bowl. Add the cornstarch, baking soda, oil, 2 teaspoons of water and a pinch of salt and stir into the chicken until well incorporated. Let marinate at room temperature while you do the knife work for the vegetables. Or cover the chicken and let marinate in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For the stir-fry: When ready to cook, bring about 4 inches water to a boil in a 4- to 6-quart saucepan over high heat. Add the marinated chicken, stirring gently and constantly for about 2 minutes. The chicken will start out pink, turn opaque and white, then float to the top. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon or spider and reserve until it's time to stir-fry. You can also hold the pre-cooked chicken for a few days in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Swirl in the oil then immediately stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Stir in the mushrooms. The mushrooms will sear then start to release their moisture. Cook, stirring every 20 seconds, until the mushrooms look soft and almost ready to eat, about 2 minutes.
- Add the baby bok choy and bell peppers and stir-fry until they just start to soften and pick up some color, about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken, scallions, oyster sauce, mushroom soy sauce, chicken powder and scallions and work all the sauces into the stir-fry, about 30 seconds. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Give the dish a light dusting with white pepper right before serving.
CHICKEN AND BOK CHOY STIR-FRY
This is so delicious and doesn't take long to prepare at all. It's nice enough for a week day meal and it is a beautiful meal that can be served to guests. I sometimes substitute pork for the chicken, with great results!
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Healthy
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the rice according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the bok choy and 1/4 cup water to the skillet. Cover and cook until the bok choy is just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, barbecue sauce, and scallions. Add to the skillet and bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook, tossing, just until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- By Kate Merker and Sara.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.6, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 891.6, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 41.1
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chicken and bok choy will give your stir-fry the best flavor.
- Cut your chicken and vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a hot wok or skillet: This will help the chicken and vegetables sear and develop flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet: If you do, the chicken and vegetables will steam instead of stir-frying.
- Stir-fry the chicken and vegetables in batches if necessary: This will help prevent overcrowding and ensure that everything cooks evenly.
- Add the sauce at the end of cooking: This will help prevent the sauce from burning.
- Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Chicken and bok choy stir-fry is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give chicken and bok choy stir-fry a try.
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