Best 9 Ginger Chicken With Watercress Recipes

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Ginger chicken with watercress is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the zesty taste of ginger with the peppery notes of watercress. Originating from Southeast Asia, this dish is a culinary symphony of textures and tastes. The tender chicken, marinated in a fragrant blend of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, is seared until golden brown, while the watercress adds a refreshing crunch. The addition of aromatic vegetables like bell peppers and carrots enhances the dish's visual appeal and nutritional value. Served with steamed rice or noodles, this delectable dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a popular choice for both casual meals and special occasions.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

WATERCRESS & CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Watercress & chicken stir-fry image

Make your own easy stir-fry sauce at home with storecupboard ingredients and combine with chicken, veg and cashews for a filling dinner.

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp sunflower oil
2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
100g cashew nuts
1 red or yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped into large chunks
1 red onion, chopped into large chunks
2 x 75g bags watercress
cooked rice, to serve (optional)
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 large knob of fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar or white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until completely blended. Heat the oil in a frying pan until very hot. Throw in the chicken, cashew nuts, pepper and onion, then stir-fry for about 4-5 mins until the chicken is cooked and the nuts are toasted. Pour over the sauce and simmer with a splash of water. Remove the pan from the heat, then stir through the watercress just before serving with boiled rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 1.92 milligram of sodium

GINGER CHICKEN



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Ginger and soy sauce lend an Asian flair to this hearty and healthy main dish. -Ben Haen, Baldwin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
SAUCE:
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
STIR-FRY:
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
1 medium green pepper, julienned
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots, finely chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the egg white, soy sauce, cornstarch and pepper. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. For sauce, combine the cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar until smooth; set aside., Drain chicken and discard marinade. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry green pepper and onions in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add bamboo shoots and ginger; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir sauce mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH GINGER



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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

1 three-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sliced scallions

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

GINGER CHICKEN



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This zingy curry is must-make recipe and only takes 50 minutes, fresher than your local take away and much healthier too

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1kg pack boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 thumb-size piece of fresh ginger, peeled and very finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp mild chilli powder
15g pack fresh coriander, chopped
juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp sunflower oil
2 medium onions
1 tsp ground turmeric
400ml can reduced-fat coconut milk
1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and sliced
1 chicken stock cube

Steps:

  • Slice each chicken thigh into 2 or 3 large chunks, then put in a bowl with the ginger, garlic, chilli powder, half the coriander, lime juice and 1 tbsp of the oil. Stir well, then cover and leave in the fridge to marinate until ready to cook. For the best flavour, do this in the morning or, better still, the night before.
  • Peel and quarter the onions, then very finely chop them in a food processor; for a curry you want the onion really fine. Heat the remaining oil in a wok or large frying pan, then add the onion and stir-fry for about 8 mins until soft. Stir in the turmeric and cook for 1 min more, stirring well.
  • Tip in the chicken mixture with the marinade and cook over a high heat until the chicken changes colour. Pour in the coconut milk, add the chilli and stock, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the chicken is tender. Stir in the remaining coriander, then serve with pilau rice, a bowl of mango chutney - we like Geeta's - and some poppadoms or naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.29 milligram of sodium

EASY GARLIC GINGER CHICKEN



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Light and flavorful!

Provided by Susan McFadden

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves crushed garlic
3 tablespoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 limes, juiced

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken to 1/2 inch thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag combine the garlic, ginger, oil and lime juice. Seal bag and shake until blended. Open bag and add chicken. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator for no more than 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from bag and grill or broil, basting with marinade, until cooked through and juices run clear. Dispose of any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 79.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GINGER-CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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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

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
1 cup vertically sliced onion
3 ounces snow peas, trimmed, cut in half
⅓ cup water
¼ cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup sherry
2 ½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, minced

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

WATERCRESS CHICKEN



Watercress Chicken image

I like watercress salads, so I tried this recipe and really enjoyed it. The watercress adds a very mild peppery taste that complements the other ingredients. Enjoy!

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken thighs (8)
olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 slices fresh ginger (thin slices)
8 ounces watercress, tough stems removed
6 green onions, cut into 2-inch-thin strips
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste; add to skillet and cook 5 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned. Drain off any fat; add broth, soy sauce, lime juice and ginger. Reduce heat and simmer chicken mixture for 20 minutes, until cooked through and the chicken is no longer pink in the center. With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate; cover and keep warm.
  • Cut each bunch of watercress in half; add to skillet along with the green onions and cilantro; cover and cook 2-3 minutes, until onions are tender-crisp.
  • Divide the greens and broth mixture between 4 serving plates. Place 2 chicken thighs over top of greens, and serve with rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 235.5, Sodium 1004.7, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 59.2

SPICY WATERCRESS WITH GINGER



Spicy Watercress With Ginger image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Remove the tough stems from 2 bunches watercress; wash and dry well, then transfer to a bowl. Heat 3 tablespoons peanut oil in a small skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 teaspoons Sriracha and stir-fry 30 seconds. Carefully stir in 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. Pour the warm dressing over the watercress and toss. Season with salt.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH WATERCRESS



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Jicama, a type of root vegetable, makes a great stand-in for more traditional water chestnuts, giving the dish a nice crunchy element. Eat this dish on its own or with a little steamed brown rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
2/3 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 leek, halved lengthwise, well-washed and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 medium jicama (about 6 ounces), peeled, thinly sliced, and cut into matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 bunches watercress (about 21 ounces), thick stems trimmed, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch. In a small bowl, whisk together broth, vinegar, sugar, garlic chili sauce, soy sauce, and remaining cornstarch; set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Saute chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes; remove chicken and set aside. Add leek, jicama, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until jicama is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to pan along with watercress; cook until watercress has wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk soy sauce mixture, then add to pan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 g, Cholesterol 74 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, Sodium 672 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Fresh ginger, watercress, and chicken will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger will help tenderize and flavor the meat. Be sure to let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the Chicken Properly: The chicken should be cooked until it is cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooking will make the chicken dry and tough.
  • Use a Wok or Large Skillet: A wok or large skillet will allow you to cook the chicken and vegetables quickly and evenly.
  • Stir-Fry in Batches: If you are cooking a large batch of chicken and vegetables, cook them in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan. Overcrowding will cause the food to steam instead of stir-fry.
  • Season to Taste: Once the dish is cooked, season it to taste with additional soy sauce, rice wine, or sesame oil. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Conclusion:

Ginger chicken with watercress is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is quick and easy to make, and it is packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp and colorful, and the sauce is flavorful and savory. Serve this dish over rice or noodles, and enjoy!

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