Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is both flavorful and nutritious? Look no further than stir-fried chicken and bok choy! This classic Cantonese dish features tender chicken, crisp-tender bok choy, and a savory sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
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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
STIR FRIED BOK CHOY
Quick, easy, and tasty!
Provided by artsychic517
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut 1/2 to 1 inch slice off the root-end of bok choy; discard stem. Cut stalks diagonally into 1/8-inch pieces; cut or tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion, cashews, garlic, bok choy, Chinese five-spice, and sugar to the hot oil-butter mixture. Cook and stir bok choy mixture until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 98.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 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
BOK CHOY AND CHICKEN
So yummy. So easy. So fast. Healthy, too! One of my mom's easy dinners. Bok choy is a leafy vegetable that tastes kind of like a cross between lettuce and cabbage, but also with a flavor of its own.
Provided by ketchupqueen
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash bok choy very well.
- Slice across the leaf at about 1/2 inch intervals.
- Discard the bottom when you get to the part with no green on it.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Chop chicken breasts into 1/2 to 1 inch chunks.
- Heat oil in a wok or large, high-sided frying pan with a lid over medium heat.
- When oil is hot, add garlic.
- Saute for a few seconds, then add chicken.
- Saute until slightly browned all over (no pink showing on the outside).
- Add bok choy and stir-fry for about half a minute, until just wilted.
- Add soy sauce and sherry.
- Cover and cook until chicken is done; about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve over steamed white rice with soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.
CHILI CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH ASPARAGUS AND BOK CHOY
Make and share this Chili Chicken Stir-fry With Asparagus and Bok Choy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the first eight ingredients in a glass bowl, add the chicken, mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus, discard, cut asparagus in approx 1 ½ inch pieces.
- Cook, steam or microwave the asparagus until just tender, rinse under cold water, drain.
- Now drain the chicken from the marinade, reserve the marinade.
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in the wok and stir-fry the onions until going soft, remove.
- Heat the rest of the oil, stir-fry the chicken until just browned, add marinade, simmer for approx 10 minutes, until tender, probably less when you use chicken breast, stir now and then.
- Add the onion, asparagus and bok choy, cook until heated through and the bok choy starts to wilt (this won’t be long).
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle on the green onions….
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 141.8, Sodium 880.7, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 17.8, Protein 40.3
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:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your stir-fry cooks evenly.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet: A well-seasoned wok or large skillet will help to prevent your food from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned wok, you can season it by heating it over medium heat and adding a tablespoon of oil. Swirl the oil around the pan until it coats the entire surface. Then, let the pan cool completely.
- Use high heat: Stir-fries are cooked over high heat. This helps to quickly cook the food and prevent it from becoming tough.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the food will not cook evenly. Cook the food in batches if necessary.
- Stir constantly: Stirring the food constantly will help to prevent it from sticking to the pan and ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end of the cooking process will help to prevent it from burning.
Conclusion:
Stir-fries are a quick, easy, and healthy way to get a delicious meal on the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a stir-fry that is packed with flavor and nutrients. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give stir-fry a try. You won't be disappointed!
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